Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Simon Day | in Premier League Picks
After four rounds of Premier League fixtures, the title battle already looks like a two horse race between Arsenal and Manchester City. Both sides face tricky fixtures this weekend, as the Gunners visit Brighton on Saturday afternoon, before City host Sunderland at the Etihad on Sunday.
City come into Sunday's game off the back of a famous 0-1 win in the Manchester derby. Despite having Phil Foden controversially sent off early in the first half, City produced a resilient defensive team display to keep their rivals at bay, before scoring the only goal of the game through the prolific Erling Haaland.
Sunderland will also be full of confidence following their narrow 1-0 victory over AZ in their opening Europa League game. The Black Cats haven't quite been at their best in the Premier League so far, but they are a tough team to beat, so City will need to be at their very best if they want to keep pace at the top of the table.
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Manchester City vs Sunderland Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +6 |
|
14
|
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
Manchester City and Sunderland Latest Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 17, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Sep 13, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Champions League
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 28, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 17, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 9, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 13, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Champions League
Aug 28, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Community Shield
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 19, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 16, 2026 - Europa League
Sep 12, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 30, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 16, 2026 - Europa League
Sep 12, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Aug 30, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 18, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Manchester City against Sunderland : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jan 1, 2026 - Premier League
Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 5, 2017 - Premier League
Players list
G. Rulli
DefenderV. Reis
R. Ait-Nouri
A. Khusanov
N. O'Reilly
R. Lewis
MidfielderF. Samba
A. Bouaddi
M. Kovacic
R. Cherki
ForwardA. Elias
R. Roefs
DefenderN. Mukiele
K. Danso
O. Alderete
R. Mandava
T. Hume
MidfielderG. Xhaka
N. Sadiki
E. Le Fee
ForwardM. Fofana
W. Isidor
Substitutes
G. Donnarumma
DefenderK. Braithwaite
M. Guehi
MidfielderR. McAidoo
A. Semenyo
M. Nunes
E. Fernandez
E. Anderson
ForwardI. Ndiaye
S. Moore
DefenderT. Meunier
D. Ballard
D. Methalie
J. Jones
MidfielderJ. Ahoka
T. Tuterov
L. O'Nien
T. Proctor
C. Rigg
ForwardB. Brobbey
N. Angulo
Missing players
P. Foden
ForwardJ. Doku
R. Mundle
H. Diarra
Most goals and assists
Manchester City
Sunderland
E. Haaland
(4 Goals)
N. Angulo
(1 Goals)
, 
W. Isidor
(1 Goals)
, 
E. Le Fee
(1 Goals)
R. Cherki
(2 Assists)
, 
P. Foden
(2 Assists)
, 
A. Semenyo
(2 Assists)
H. Diarra
(1 Assists)
Manchester City and Sunderland Stats in Premier League
Manchester City - Sunderland Key Points
- Erling Haaland has scored 6 goals in his last 4 games
- City are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Sunderland
- City have won all 4 of their league games so far this season
- Sunderland have not won at Manchester City since 1998
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Our Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction
Sunderland can be tricky opponents, but in Erling Haaland, City boast a player capable of penetrating any defence in the league.
Haaland has started the season in sensational fashion, and is averaging more than a goal a game so far.
Surprisingly, the Norwegian failed to find the net in two games against the Black Cats last season, but based on his red hot current form, we are tipping him to rectify that by netting at least twice on Sunday afternoon.
Our prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland is: Erling Haaland to score 2+ goals.
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