(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was left deflated after he watched his side succumb to a 1-0 Premier League defeat against lowly Sunderland in another toothless away display on Sunday.
Phil Bardsley's well-taken goal midway through the first half proved decisive as City crashed to their fourth successive 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light, spurning the opportunity to climb to third in the table.
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