Sun 20 Sept · 2pmEPL
Predicted Man CityManchester City XI vs Sunderland
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What Maresca said before the next match
Maresca on the squad Spoke Fri 4:49pm
“Phil Foden is suspended in the wake of his red card at Old Trafford.”
“Gerónimo Rulli, Allan and Floyd Samba are all handed debuts as City make 10 changes in total for Thursday's Carabao Cup third round clash at home to Norwich City.”
Latest Manchester City moves
All clubs →- TRANSFEREcheverri goes out on loan to Benfica1 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERBah goes out on loan to FC Augsburg31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERHeskey returns from a loan at Sheffield Wednesday31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERFernández signs from Chelsea31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMonga goes out on loan to Swansea31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERNdiaye signs from Everton31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERGrealish returns from a loan at Everton31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAllan signs from Palmeiras30 Aug · Transfer
Manchester City predicted lineup vs SunderlandEARLY CROWD
Manchester City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Sunderland in the EPL: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of Matheus Nunes, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 14 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKG. Donnarumma
- RBMatheus Nunes
- CBM. Guéhi
- CBRúben Dias
- LBJ. Gvardiol
- CDME. Anderson
- CDME. Fernández
- CAMR. Cherki
- CAMA. Semenyo
- CAMI. Ndiaye
- STE. Haaland
Team news
- 1 change vs the last Manchester City lineup: Ndiaye in, P. Foden out.
Early crowd pick from 14 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.
- Manchester United (A)Sun 13 Sept · 21 XIs109
- Coventry (H)Sat 5 Sept · 42 XIs1010
- Crystal Palace (A)Fri 28 Aug · 24 XIs1110
- Bournemouth (H)Sun 23 Aug · 93 XIs98
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Most Common Manchester City Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- DonnarummaGK · 6 starts
- DiasDEF · 6 starts
- GvardiolDEF · 6 starts
- O'ReillyDEF · 5 starts
- KhusanovDEF · 5 starts
- GuéhiDEF · 5 starts
- SemenyoMID · 6 starts
- FodenMID · 5 starts
- AndersonMID · 5 starts
- CherkiMID · 5 starts
- HaalandFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.
Manchester City fixtures
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Manchester City
- What is Manchester City's predicted lineup?
- Manchester City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Sunderland in the EPL: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of Matheus Nunes, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 14 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, E. Anderson, E. Fernández, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, I. Ndiaye, E. Haaland.
- Who started Manchester City's last match?
- Manchester City's starting XI on 17 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): G. Rulli, R. Lewis, A. Khusanov, Vitor Nunes, N. O'Reilly, A. Bouaddi, M. Kovačić, Allan, R. Cherki, R. Aït-Nouri, F. Samba.
- What was Manchester City's last result?
- Manchester City beat Norwich 5–0 on 17 Sept 2026.
- When did Manchester City last win?
- Manchester City last won on 17 Sept 2026, beating Norwich 5–0.
- Who takes penalties for Manchester City?
- E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with A. Semenyo next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Manchester City in the 2026-27 season?
- Rúben Dias leads with 6 starts for Manchester City across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Manchester City use most often?
- Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 7 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Manchester City defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- A. Semenyo has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Manchester City forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
Goalkeepers
Man City vs Sunderland
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