Manchester City welcome surprise package Sunderland to the Etihad today after their remarkable win over Fulham in midweek.
On Tuesday evening, City were cruising when they raced into a 5-1 lead at Craven Cottage against Fulham just a few minutes into the second-half. However, a Samu Chukwueze-inspired fightback saw the Cottagers rally back to being 5-4 down and forcing City into an unexpectedly nervy end.
The 6th place Mackems continued their remarkable return to the top-flight by coming from 2-0 down against Bournemouth to win 3-2 at the Stadium of Light last weekend before earning themselves a 1-1 draw against faltering defending champions Liverpool at Anfield.
However, Man City should make it three wins on the bounce. AllSportsPeople brings you the latest tips and odds for this Premier League clash.
Man City vs. Sunderland prediction: Who will win today?
We're backing City to make it three wins in a row by a single-goal margin. Only Burnley and West Ham have allowed more shots on goal than Sunderland (15.1 per match)
Following defeats to Newcastle and then Bayer Leverkusen, City gave up a 2-0 lead against Leeds United before squeezing out a 3-2 win at the Etihad, before then edging past Fulham again in midweek.
Against a team that produced one of the comebacks of the season of their own last year, City won't be able to rest on their laurels even if they get ahead. The hosts remain favourites but the Black Cats may be difficult opponents to shake off.
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Head-to-Head Record: Man City vs Sunderland
- The most recent clash between Man City and Sunderland saw the Cityzens cruise to a comfortable 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light back in March 2017.
- That impressive victory, further condemning Sunderland to their eventual relegation that season, means that City have now enjoyed seven successive victories against the Wearsiders and are unbeaten against Sunderland in their last nine games.
- Overall, the two sides have clashed on 147 occasions with City having won 72 of those matches and Sunderland coming out on top in 50 games.
Man City vs. Sunderland: Form Guide
Man City – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Manchester City 3-2 Leeds United (Premier League)
- Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool (Premier League)
Sunderland – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Sunderland 3-2 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Sunderland 1-1 Everton (Premier League)
Man City vs. Sunderland: TSN Score Prediction
As has been the case throughout this campaign, regardless of their opposition, Sunderland will be extremely competitive.
They will pose a threat to a City side struggling to replicate past consistency. City should edge to victory but it won't be straightforward for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Sunderland (9/1 with Bet365)
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Man City vs. Sunderland Team News, Injury Latest
Man City Team News
- Manchester City are dealing with injury issues as both Rodri and Mateo Kovacic are sidelined.
- The hosts have been heavily rotating throughout the campaign, as is the desire of Guardiola, but Phil Foden is someone who should keep his spot after finding some excellent form of late.
- Jeremy Doku is also forming part of that exciting front three, while Bernardo Silva’s industry will be required against a tireless and smart Sunderland side.
Sunderland Team News
- Sunderland switched back to the back three at Anfield and will be expected to keep that the same for this one with Trai Hume and Reinildo as their wing-backs.
- Club-record signing Habib Diarra remains unavailable, albeit he is nearing a return to full fitness, with fringe defender Aji Alese also sidelined for the visitors.
- Enzo Le Fee formed an exciting partnership of so-called ‘number tens’ alongside Chemsdine Talbi, in behind Brian Brobbey, who is competing for his spot against Wilson Isidor.
Man City vs. Sunderland Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at the Etihad Stadium, with Rayan Cherki back in for Tijani Reijnders in midfield. John Stones would be the likeliest beneficiary if Pep Guardiola opts to freshen up his leaky defence.
Man City predicted lineup to play Sunderland
Man City (4-1-4-1)
Donnarumma (GK) – Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly – Gonzalez – Silva, Foden, Cherki, Doku – Haaland
- Out: Rodri, Kovacic
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspensions: N/A
Sunderland predicted lineup to play Man City
Sunderland (3-4-2-1)
Roefs (GK) – Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete – Hume, Sadiki, Xhaka, Reinildo – Le Fee, Talbi - Isidor
- Out: Alese, Diarra
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspensions: N/A
What are the odds for Man City vs. Sunderland?
- Man City to win: 1/4 with Ladbrokes
- Sunderland to win: 12/1 with Paddy Power
- Draw: 11/2 with SpreadEx
Bet Builder Tips Today: Man City vs. Sunderland
Our bet builder for Man City vs. Sunderland backs both teams to score, the hosts to win, Erling Haaland to score at anytime and Enzo Le Fee to have over 0.5 shots on target, which came to overall odds of 17/2 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Man City vs. Sunderland Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Man City vs. Sunderland.
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: N/A
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