Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in Sunday’s Premier League clash as Enzo Maresca’s side aim to extend their perfect start to the campaign.
The visitors arrive in Manchester following a landmark midweek achievement on the continent. An Enzo Le Fée penalty earned the Black Cats a 1-0 win over Eredivisie joint-leaders AZ Alkmaar in their opening Europa League fixture – marking Sunderland’s first victory in European competition in over 50 years.
Manchester City enter the fixture in dominant form, having won all six matches across all competitions since the Community Shield. Following victories over Porto in the Champions League and Manchester United in the derby, City swept past Norwich City 5-0 in midweek to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Maresca’s side have taken maximum points from their opening four Premier League matches, keeping pace with reigning champions Arsenal, who defeated Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light last weekend.
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Match Details
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
- Kickoff Time: 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
Man City vs. Sunderland Correct Score Prediction
Manchester City aim to maintain their flawless start to the Premier League season as they host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Enzo Maresca’s side enter the match in formidable form, having won all six competitive fixtures since the Community Shield – including mid-week victories in Europe and a 5-0 League Cup thumping of Norwich City. However, the Italian tactician has cautioned his team, emphasizing that a top-level performance will be necessary to overcome the visiting Black Cats.
For Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris, the match marks his 100th game in charge of the club. The Black Cats are buoyed by mid-week success of their own, having secured a 1-0 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar via an Enzo Le Fée penalty – their first European victory in nearly five decades.
Match & Historical Context
- Historical Dominance:Manchester City hold an 11-game unbeaten streak against Sunderland.The Black Cats have never won at the Etihad Stadium, with their last away victory against City dating back to 1998 when both sides competed in the second tier.
- Erling Haaland’s Target:Sunderland remain the sole Premier League opponent Haaland has faced without finding the back of the net.Scoring on Sunday would allow the Norwegian striker to complete his scoring record against all 25 top-flight clubs he has played against.
- Selection Impact:City will be without Phil Foden, who serves a suspension following his red card in the Manchester derby.
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Sunderland
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