Jump around! Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring the eventual winner

Sunderland 1 Man City 0

Phil yer boots: Bardsley gives Sunderland a deserved first-half lead after finishing past Costel Pantilimon

Bench mark: Manchester City keeper Joe Hart was dropped for another game

Bad decision: Sebastian Larsson was fortunate to escape a horror tackle on Javier Garcia without a booking

Support act: Manchester City's Samir Nasri helps team mate Garcia after he is scythed down

Star jump: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (right) keeps away from Sunderland's captain John O'Shea

Divine intervention: Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini gestures to Jesus Navas from on the touchline

Eastern promise: Sunderland's Ki Sung Yueng (right) vies for the ball with Manchester City's Martin Demichelis

Down and out: Sergio Aguero reacts to another missed opportunity from Manchester City

Welcome to the Premier League! Wes Brown (right) slides into a tackle on City striker Alvaro Negredo

Chasing: Jack Colback of Sunderland tries to keep up with Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri

Respect: Sunderland players observe a minutes silence of remembrance ahead of the game

Behind you! Sunderland boss Gus Poyet celebrates the improbable victory after the game

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