Manchester City vs Sunderland Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
The previous clash between these clubs ended in a goalless draw!
Manchester City are now gearing up to take on Sunderland AFC for their fifth matchweek contest of the Premier League 2026-27 edition. The Etihad Stadium is going to witness this interesting outing.
The Enzo Maresca-led side are coming after dominating proceedings against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup. It was an easy 5-0 victory for them. Their performances in the English top division have also been top-notch. The Cityzens have won all of their first four games and will now be looking to make it five in a row.
Manchester City took down Manchester United in their last league game. Despite being reduced to 10 men early on in the match, they still managed to secure a win. Their performance in the final third was not the best, but they will be looking to make some improvements this time around. Man City at home are going to have a slight advantage.
Sunderland are coming in after their 1-0 win against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League. They lacked a finishing touch in the final third and were only able to score one goal, that too via a spot kick. The Black Cats cannot make similar mistakes against the hosts.
Régis Le Bris’ men faced a 0-2 defeat in their last Premier League outing against the defending champions Arsenal. Their upcoming contest is going to be a tough one against Man City.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium
- Date: Sunday, September 20
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 pm IST/ 01:00 pm GMT/ 09:00 am ET/ 06:00 am PT
- Referee: Robert Jones
- VAR: In use
Form:
Man City: W-W-W-W-W
Sunderland: W-D-W-L-W
Players to Watch
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Erling Haaland stays the main man in the final third for Manchester City in the Premier League. He has scored a goal in all of his last four matches, including braces against Crystal Palace and FC Porto. The 26-year-old Norwegian will be once again deployed as the sole striker, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
Enzo Le Fée was the top performer for Sunderland in their 1-0 win against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. He converted a crucial spot kick in the 66th minute and helped his side secure three crucial points. The 26-year-old came up with a strong work rate all across the field and will be eager to come up with another top performance.
Match Facts
- Manchester City are on a five-match winning run and haven’t conceded a goal in their last four games.
- Sunderland have only secured one win in the Premier League 2026-27 so far.
- Only one of the last five matches between these clubs ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Manchester City to win @32/100 10bet
- Erling Haaland to score @4/6 Ladbrokes
- Goals under 3.5 @4/7 bet365
Injury and Team News
Phil Foden is set to sit out due to his violent actions against Manchester United. Jeremy Doku might also miss out for Manchester City due to his calf problems.
Sunderland will miss out on the services of Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle. They are injured. Reinildo is suspended and Omar Alderete is likely to sit out due to fitness concerns.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 149
Man City (wins): 73
Sunderland (wins): 50
Draws: 26
Predicted Lineups
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernandez; Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Danso, Ballard, Methalie; Xhaka, Sadiki; Meunier, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey
Match Prediction
With a much superior squad quality and home advantage, Manchester City are going to have an edge over their opponents. Sunderland might struggle, but will be keen to put up a fight.
The Cityzens are likely to secure three points in their upcoming Premier League outing.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports, Universo
Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+
When and where is Man City vs Sunderland Premier League match?
This clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium on September 20.
Where and how to watch English Premier League live in India?
Fans will be able to view the live streaming of all matches via the JioHotstar app and website.
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