Man City eases to 3-0 win over Sunderland in EPL

(Manchester, GBR) - Manchester City got back on track after their recent struggles as the Premier League champions cruised to a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Roberto Mancini's side have made a spluttering start to both their title defence and their assault on the Champions League, but they finally produced a convincing display as goals from Aleksandar Kolarov, Sergio Aguero and James Milner saw off Sunderland at Eastlands. It was just City's second victory in their last seven fixtures in all competitions and their first cleansheet of the season at the 10th attempt. The win lifted Mancini's men into second place in the table, although Everton can climb back above them with a victory at Wigan later on Saturday.Sunderland suffered their first league defeat of the season as they slipped to a 3-0 reverse against champions Manchester City. An early goal from Aleksandar Kolarov gave Roberto Mancini's side a flying start at the Etihad Stadium before sub Sergio Aguero doubled City's money on the hour with a close-range finish from a Kolarov cross. James Milner rounded off proceedings with a third goal two minutes from time, finding the net with a free-kick.MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City turned on the style Saturday and kept a clean sheet for the first time in its Premier League title defense, easing to a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Aleksandar Kolarov scored from a free kick after five minutes at the Etihad Stadium, and Sergio Aguero and James Milner added goals in the second half to secure a convincing win that reflected City’s dominance. By ending Sunderland’s unbeaten start, City maintained its own and won consecutive league matches for the first time this season.