Sunderland is set to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon in their last league match before the international break.
Sunderland has experienced a mixed, highly demanding start to their season across multiple fronts. In the Premier League, they sit 14th with four points from four games (W1 D1 L2). The Black Cats suffered a tough 2-0 home defeat against Arsenal last weekend. However, Régis Le Bris’s side bounced back brilliantly in midweek, securing a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar to mark a winning start to their Europa League campaign.
Sunderland team news
Sunderland faces a demanding selection headache following a historic but bruising week. Manager Régis Le Bris must navigate a thin squad after a gruelling midweek Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar. The Black Cats will definitely be without defender Reinildo Mandava, who is suspended for this match after picking up a red card against Arsenal last weekend. Furthermore, Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle remain completely ruled out as they continue to recover from thigh and knee injuries respectively. Adding to their defensive woes, centre-back Omar Alderete is highly doubtful after being forced off with a muscle injury during their midweek European tie. With Alderete unlikely to recover in time, Daniel Ballard is anticipated to step directly into the starting lineup alongside Kevin Danso. Le Bris will need to rely on tactical discipline to combat fatigue and offset these crucial defensive absences at the Etihad.
Sunderland predicted lineup
Possible Sunderland starting XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Danso, Ballard, Methalie; Xhaka, Sadiki; Meunier, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday, 20th September.
How to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland?
You can watch the Manchester City vs. Sunderland match live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
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