Sunderland prepares for tough match against Manchester City in EPL
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Sunderland faces Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on September 20, 2026, in a challenging Premier League fixture. The team enters the match with four points from their opening four league games, aiming for at least a point. Sunderland's lineup is expected to reflect changes from their recent Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar. Players like Brian Brobbey and Thomas Meunier are anticipated to return to the starting XI, as coach Régis Le Bris seeks to bolster their chances against City's formidable squad, which has shown resilience despite recent managerial changes.
- •Sunderland has four points from their first four league matches.
- •Brian Brobbey and Thomas Meunier likely return to the starting lineup.
- •Sunderland's last match was a Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar.
- •The match is scheduled for September 20, 2026, at Etihad Stadium.
- •Manchester City has rotated its squad but remains a top competitor.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Score Predictions: Can Sunderland Shock Manchester City At The Etihad?
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Starting XI: Is This The Sunderland Team To Take On Manchester City?
"Manchester City face Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium in their final Premier League fixture before the extended international break. So far, City have won six consecutive matches in all competit...
"The Lads are back in league action on the blue side of Manchester. Can we take anything from a tough-looking game?
"We’re predicting two changes to the side that played AZ – let us know your thoughts.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:20 AMManchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven
Manchester City face Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium in their final Premier League fixture before the extended international break. So far, City have won six consecutive matches in all competit...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:00 AMScore Predictions: Can Sunderland Shock Manchester City At The Etihad?
The Lads are back in league action on the blue side of Manchester. Can we take anything from a tough-looking game?
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:00 AMStarting XI: Is This The Sunderland Team To Take On Manchester City?
We’re predicting two changes to the side that played AZ – let us know your thoughts.
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