Le Bris noted that it's difficult for teams to maintain high levels of performance, especially in a tough sequence of fixtures like the one they faced.

He praised Sunderland's performance against Liverpool, but acknowledged that they didn't reach their best level in the match against Manchester City.

Le Bris attributed the defeat to Manchester City's relentless pressure, which the Sunderland team struggled to withstand.

He also pointed out that Sunderland's defensive strategy, which involved a deep block, was not enough to prevent Manchester City's shots from finding the back of the net.

Le Bris noted that Manchester City's ability to create scoring opportunities from distance was a key factor in their win.