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Sunderland predicted lineup vs Manchester CityMOST USED XI

Sunderland's expected lineup away at Manchester City in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Roefs in goal, a back four of Ballard, Reinildo, Mukiele and Hume, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKRoefs
2. DEFBallard
3. DEFReinildo
4. DEFMukiele
5. DEFHume
6. MIDMeunier
7. MIDAngulo
8. MIDSadiki
9. MIDXhaka
10. MIDLe Fée
11. FWDBrobbey

Team news

• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sunderland, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Sunderland's expected lineup?

Sunderland's expected lineup away at Manchester City in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Roefs in goal, a back four of Ballard, Reinildo, Mukiele and Hume, and Brobbey leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs, Ballard, Reinildo, Mukiele, Hume, Meunier, Angulo, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fée, Brobbey.

Who started Sunderland's last match?

Sunderland's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, D. Ballard, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Meunier, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey.

What was Sunderland's last result?

Sunderland lost to Arsenal 0–2 on 12 Sept 2026.

When did Sunderland last win?

Sunderland last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating Hull City 1–0.

Who takes penalties for Sunderland?

H. Diarra is Sunderland's first choice penalty taker, with E. Le Fée next in line.

Who has made the most starts for Sunderland this season?

T. Meunier leads with 4 starts for Sunderland across all competitions this season.

What formation does Sunderland use most often?

Sunderland have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.

Which Sunderland goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Robin Roefs has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sunderland this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Sunderland defender has started the most this season?

Reinildo Mandava has made the most starts as defender for Sunderland this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Sunderland midfielder has started the most this season?

Thomas Meunier has made the most starts as midfielder for Sunderland this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Sunderland forward has started the most this season?

Brian Brobbey has made the most starts as forward for Sunderland this season, starting 4 matches.