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Reported out
Premier LeagueMatchweek 5THE MATCH CENTREManchester City vs Sunderland match centre
Full time
5:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Enzo Fernández9′
Rayan Cherki29′
Antoine Semenyo43′
Antoine Semenyo57′
Erling Haaland81′
Brian Brobbey12′
Brian Brobbey33′
Brian Brobbey59′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 20 Sep 12:06 UK.
Odds updated 20 Sep 13:01 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Manchester CitySunderland
2.820Expected goals · API-Football3.570
6Shots on target8
16Total Shots15
56%Ball Possession44%
6Corner Kicks5
13Fouls14
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
467Total passes365
402Passes accurate297
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Manchester City 2 reported
J. DokuCalf Injury
Doubtful
Sunderland 4 reported
H. DiarraHamstring Injury
Reported out
R. MandavaRed Card
Reported out
R. MundleKnee Injury
Reported out
O. AldereteInjury
DoubtfulFetched 20 Sep, 10:06 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Manchester City
8/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 8 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Manchester City’s resultsSunderland
6/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Sunderland’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Manchester City
10 matchesResults8 wins · 1 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
NorwichHome · League Cup5–0Manchester UnitedAway · Premier League1–0FC PortoAway · UEFA Champions League2–0CoventryHome · Premier League1–0Crystal PalaceAway · Premier League4–1BournemouthHome · Premier League2–1ArsenalAway · Community Shield0–3Atletico MadridHome · Friendlies Clubs3–1K-League StarsAway · Friendlies Clubs3–1InterHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1
Sunderland
10 matchesResults6 wins · 1 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals2 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
AZ AlkmaarHome · UEFA Europa League1–0ArsenalHome · Premier League0–2Hull CityHome · League Cup1–0BrentfordAway · Premier League1–1FulhamHome · Premier League1–0IpswichAway · Premier League1–2RennesHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1LensAway · Friendlies Clubs2–0WrexhamAway · Premier League - Summer Series1–0LeedsHome · Premier League - Summer Series0–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Manchester City at home with Sunderland away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:52 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier League · 2026/27 · all league matches
Manchester CitySunderland
4Matches played4
12Points earned4
4Wins1
2.0Goals scored / match0.8
0.5Goals conceded / match1.3
2Clean sheets1
0Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Manchester City at home with Sunderland away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Manchester City
4wins5MEETINGS
Sunderland
0winsFeb 2016 – Jan 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Manchester City
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1E. Maresca
- 1
G. DonnarummaG - 27
Matheus NunesD - 3
Rúben DiasD - 6
M. GuéhiD - 24
J. GvardiolD - 17
E. FernándezM - 5
E. AndersonM - 42
A. SemenyoM - 10
R. CherkiM - 7
I. NdiayeM - 9
E. HaalandF
Substitutes (9)
8 · M. Kovačić
11 · J. Doku
32 · A. Bouaddi
37 · Allan
28 · G. Rulli
21 · R. Aït-Nouri
33 · N. O'Reilly
45 · A. Khusanov
82 · R. Lewis
Sunderland
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1R. Le Bris
- 22
R. RoefsG - 20
N. MukieleD - 4
K. DansoD - 5
D. BallardD - 6
D. MethalieD - 34
G. XhakaM - 27
N. SadikiM - 12
T. MeunierM - 28
E. Le FéeM - 10
N. AnguloM - 9
B. BrobbeyF
Substitutes (9)
32 · T. Hume
13 · L. O'Nien
15 · O. Alderete
29 · Jules Ahoka
11 · C. Rigg
7 · C. Talbi
39 · M. Fofana
31 · M. Ellborg
18 · W. Isidor
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Manchester City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheus Nunes | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 1 |
| J. Doku | 15 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| M. Kovačić | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Lewis | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Khusanov | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N. O'Reilly | 5 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| R. Aït-Nouri | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Rulli | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Bouaddi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Donnarumma | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| E. Haaland | 90 | 7.4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Rúben Dias | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| M. Guéhi | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| J. Gvardiol | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| E. Fernández | 90 | 7.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| E. Anderson | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| A. Semenyo | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 2 |
| R. Cherki | 85 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| I. Ndiaye | 75 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
Sunderland
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Isidor | 22 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| M. Ellborg | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Hume | 11 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| L. O'Nien | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Alderete | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jules Ahoka | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Rigg | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Talbi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Fofana | 30 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| B. Brobbey | 90 | 9.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| N. Angulo | 60 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée | 90 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| T. Meunier | 79 | 7.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| N. Sadiki | 68 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| G. Xhaka | 90 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 3 |
| D. Methalie | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| D. Ballard | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 4 |
| K. Danso | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| N. Mukiele | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 4 |
| R. Roefs | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premier League table
Current standings · Premier League. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 | LWWWW |
| 3 |  Brighton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 4 |  Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 | WDDDW |
| 5 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | DWDDW |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 | WDWDD |
| 7 |  Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | WDDDW |
| 8 |  Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | LDDWW |
| 9 |  Newcastle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | WLDWD |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 | LDLWW |
| 11 |  Ipswich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 | LWLLW |
| 12 |  Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | DLDWL |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | LWDDL |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 | LLDWL |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 | DLWLL |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 | WLDLL |
| 17 |  Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | LDDDL |
| 18 |  Coventry | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 3 | WLLLL |
| 19 |  Fulham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 | DDLLL |
| 20 |  Tottenham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 | LDDLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Manchester City | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.35 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Bet365 | 1.33 | 5.25 | 8.00 |
| Marathonbet | 1.36 | 5.35 | 9.10 |
| Betfair | 1.33 | 5.50 | 9.50 |
| BetVictor | 1.33 | 5.25 | 8.50 |
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