Manchester City hosts Sunderland with key players set to start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Manchester City is set to play against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday in the Premier League. Following a 5-0 victory over Norwich City, City aims to continue their strong form. Manager Enzo Maresca will deploy a 4-2-3-1 lineup, featuring Matheus Nunes, Elliot Anderson, and Erling Haaland. Gianluigi Donnarumma will start in goal, supported by a defense anchored by Marc Guehi and Ruben Dias. Midfield will see Enzo Fernandez and Anderson taking central roles, while Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo will lead the attack. The match promises to be crucial for City as they look to secure points at home.
- •Kickoff set for Sunday at Etihad Stadium
- •City won 5-0 against Norwich City in their last match
- •Enzo Maresca to use a 4-2-3-1 formation against Sunderland
- •Erling Haaland expected to start after being rested
- •Gianluigi Donnarumma returns to goal after midweek rest
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Nunes, Anderson And Haaland To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Sunderland
"Sunderland will face off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats managed to earn a narrow 1-0 w...
"Manchester City will entertain Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 5-0 win ov...
"Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday looking to make it five wins from five in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side have won every game across all competitions since he...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:20 AMManchester City vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday looking to make it five wins from five in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side have won every game across all competitions since he...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:05 PMBrobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City
Sunderland will face off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats managed to earn a narrow 1-0 w...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 7:05 PMNunes, Anderson And Haaland To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Sunderland
Manchester City will entertain Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 5-0 win ov...
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