Get the confirmed Manchester City vs Sunderland lineups, team news, and key odds, plus our expert match prediction and bet builder analysis for the clash.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | Etihad Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Sunderland have been confirmed.
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Mateo Kovacic, Allan, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Jérémy Doku, Gerónimo Rulli
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Dan Ballard, Dayann Méthalie, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey
Substitutes: Jules Ahoka, Chris Rigg, Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi, Melker Ellborg, Trai Hume, Wilson Isidor, Omar Alderete, Luke O'Nien
Manchester City vs Sunderland Immediate Reaction
Manchester City
Manchester City deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with Gianluigi Donnarumma starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, and Josko Gvardiol. Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández anchor the midfield, providing the platform for Rayan Cherki in the central playmaking role alongside wingers Antoine Semenyo and Iliman Ndiaye, while Erling Haaland leads the attack.
Sunderland
Sunderland also set up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with Robin Roefs protected by a back four of Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Dan Ballard, and Dayann Méthalie. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki form the double pivot in midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, and Nilson Angulo behind central striker Brian Brobbey.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Reactive Bet Builder
The four-leg reactive bet builder focuses on key attacking threats and disciplinary records across both confirmed starting XIs. Erling Haaland is backed to score anytime after finding the net in each of his last three Premier League appearances. For Sunderland, Enzo Le Fée is tipped to record over 2.5 shots having attempted three or more shots in three consecutive league games, while Thomas Meunier is selected for over 0.5 shots on target after testing the goalkeeper in four straight matches. The accumulator is rounded off with Granit Xhaka to be shown a card, following bookings in two of his last three league outings.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City enter this encounter as strong favourites, having won 13 of their last 15 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions. The hosts are undefeated in 19 of their last 20 Premier League fixtures and carry strong form into the game, giving them the edge over a Sunderland side that has seen under 2.5 goals in their last three league outings.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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