Sunderland frustrates Man. City

Manchester City's quest to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool faltered on Wednesday
as they let an early lead slip but recovered to a 2-2 draw with Sunderland .
Fernandinho struck in the second minute, capitalising on a disastrous Lee Cattermole error, but the relegation-threatened
visitors battled back superbly and deserved their second-half equaliser.
Connor Wickham got it, pouncing on the chance to volley home when Aleksandar Kolarov was out of position, and the striker
then stole a second on the break in the 83rd minute, though Samir Nasri restored some pride with a goal at the death.
It came largely thanks to a mistake from Vito Mannone and the City midfielder would have wrapped up all three points but for a dreadful miss just moments later.
The result puts Gus Poyet's side back to within six points of safety, with one game still in hand, but City's title bid is left on the ropes, behind the Reds by the same
margin even with one extra match to play.