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Before kickoff

18 meetings on record. Manchester City 11, Sunderland 4, 3 draws.

The record
Manchester CityMixed

69% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Tight turnaround. Manchester City played an EFL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
SunderlandRotates

49% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

Who's likely to win
Manchester City
50%
Draw
50%
Sunderland
0%

The match model's tip: Double chance : Manchester City or draw.

Match oddsManchester City 1.30 · Sunderland 9.50
Manchester City
1.30
Draw
5.50
Sunderland
9.50
Press room

What the managers said

Before Sunderland · Sun 2pm · EPL

Maresca on the squad Spoke Fri 4:49pm

What he said

“Phil Foden is suspended in the wake of his red card at Old Trafford.”

mancity.com ↗
Before Manchester City · Sun 2pm · EPL

Bris faced the media at 4:49pm.

Nothing published yet. Last checked the club site at 9:01pm.

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Early crowd picks

Crowd predicted XIs15 predictions

Manchester City

Early XI · 4-2-3-1
Donnarumma
Nunes
Guéhi
Dias
Gvardiol
Anderson
Fernández
Cherki
Semenyo
Ndiaye
Haaland
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Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.

14 predictions
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Injuries & suspensions

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Manchester City
3
Sunderland
8

Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.

HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Manchester City vs Sunderland record

11
Manchester City wins
3
Draws
4
Sunderland wins

18 meetings on record

LAST MEETINGS
  • 1 Jan 2026Sunderland 0–0 Manchester CityPremier League
  • 6 Dec 2025Manchester City 3–0 SunderlandPremier League
  • 5 Mar 2017Sunderland 0–2 Manchester CityPremier League
  • 13 Aug 2016Manchester City 2–1 SunderlandPremier League
  • 2 Feb 2016Sunderland 0–1 Manchester CityPremier League
  • 26 Dec 2015Manchester City 4–1 SunderlandPremier League
  • 22 Sept 2015Sunderland 1–4 Manchester CityLeague Cup
  • 1 Jan 2015Manchester City 3–2 SunderlandPremier League
  • 3 Dec 2014Sunderland 1–4 Manchester CityPremier League
  • 16 Apr 2014Manchester City 2–2 SunderlandPremier League

Fan predictions15 lineups

Manchester City

14 predictions

Recent predictions

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Sunderland

1 prediction

Recent predictions

A Starting 11 reader3-2-4-1
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Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs, graded on the team sheet.
1Crowd
3Oracle

Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded.

Oracle wonOracle wonCrowd wonOracle won

Most recently the crowd named 8 of Brentford's 11 starters at home to Chelsea, the Oracle 9.

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About this match

Manchester City vs Sunderland lineups

Updated

Predicted lineups and team news for Manchester City vs Sunderland in the Premier League on 20 Sept 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 2pm BST kickoff.

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Guéhi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Cherki, Semenyo, Ndiaye; Haaland.

What is the predicted lineup for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Guéhi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Cherki, Semenyo, Ndiaye; Haaland. Our predicted XIs for Manchester City and Sunderland are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs Sunderland announced?
Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Manchester City vs Sunderland kick off?
Manchester City vs Sunderland kicks off at 2pm BST on 20 Sept 2026.
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