SUN vs MCI Football Player Stats, Team News & Expert Analysis - Todays Match Preview
Akshay - January 01, 2026Last Updated on Jan 01, 2026 07:52 PM
Sunderland vs Manchester City Football Match Previews
Premier League 2025-26
SUN vs MCI Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Football Match Live Score and Pitch Report
Teams will be updated once the lineup announced
SUN vs MCI Match Prediction, Premier League 2025-26, Sunderland vs Manchester City Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
SUN vs MCI (Sunderland vs Manchester City) Match Details
| Match | Sunderland vs Manchester City (SUN vs MCI) |
| League | Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | Friday, 2nd January 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 AM (IST) - 08:00 PM (GMT) |
SUN vs MCI Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
SUN vs MCI Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
SUN vs MCI (Sunderland vs Manchester City) Starting 11
Sunderland vs Manchester City (SUN vs MCI) Match Preview
SUN vs MCI Match Preview: The Premier League 2025-26 match between Sunderland vs Manchester City will be played on Friday, 02 January 2026 at 01:30 AM IST.
Arsenals impressive victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday has widened the gap between Pep Guardiolas side and the top spot, but there will be no panic in the City camp as they look to extend their winning run across all competitions to nine matches.
The eight-time Premier League champions are in scintillating form and will be firm favourites to kick off 2026 with a win when they face Sunderland. They have tightened up their defence in recent weeks and possess a formidable lineup of attacking talent.
Citys creativity was on full display during their 3-0 victory over the Black Cats at the beginning of December, a match in which Ryan Cherki began his superb run of form, but the biggest concern for Régis Le Bris on Thursday night will be Erling Haaland.
Sunderlands momentum has slowed in recent weeks, but they still sit seventh in the table and could leapfrog Chelsea and Manchester United with an unlikely win over City. Unbeaten at home in the league, they will certainly pose a challenge for Guardiolas men.
Sunderland (SUN) Team Updates
- Anthony Patterson will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
- Luke ONien will be the Defender his team.
- Enzo Le-Fee will be the Mid-Fielder
- Romaine Mundle will take care Striker/Forward for Sunderland team
Manchester City (MCI) Team Updates
- James Trafford will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
- John Stones will be the Defender his team.
- Tijjani Reijnders will be the Mid-Fielder
- Josh Wilson-Esbrand will take care Defender for Manchester City team
Sunderland vs Manchester City (SUN vs MCI) Football Match Prediction, Team and Tips
SUN vs MCI Match Prediction: Manchester City looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
SUN vs MCI Premier League 2025-26 Match Expert Advice: Eliezer Mayenda will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Luke ONien will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
SUN vs MCI Head to Head
SUN vs MCI Head to Head Records: Sunderland vs Manchester City have faced each other in 30 matches in . Out of these 30 games, Sunderland have won 5 whereas Manchester City have won 22 Matches. 3 match draws
| Team | Match Win |
|---|---|
| SUN | 5 Won |
| MCI | 22 Won |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
POINTS TABLE - Premier League 2025-26
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | GD | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Manchester City | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 39 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Liverpool | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | DDWWW |
| 5 | Manchester United | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | DWDLW |
| 6 | Chelsea | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | LDWDL |
| 7 | Sunderland | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | DLWDD |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | WWLLL |
| 9 | Fulham | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | LLWWW |
| 10 | Brentford | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | LLDWW |
| 11 | Everton | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | WWLLD |
| 12 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | DWLLW |
| 13 | Brighton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | LDLDL |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 | DWLDL |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | LDDDL |
| 16 | Leeds United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | WDDWD |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | WLWLL |
| 18 | West Ham United | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | DDLLL |
| 19 | Burnley | 18 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | LLLDD |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wonders | 18 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | LLLLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: Premier League 2025-26 Schedule
Recent Forms: 449, Football, SUN vs MCI
MCI - W W W W WSUN - D L W D D
SUN vs MCI Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, Anthony Patterson is the best choice.
SUN vs MCI Winning Prediction
- Manchester City team has the upper hand over Sunderland team. So try to pick more players from Manchester City
SUN vs MCI Small League Must Picks:
SUN - Eliezer Mayenda [199 points], Luke ONien [146 points]MCI - Savinho Moreira [1012 points], Tijjani Reijnders [722 points]
SUN vs MCI Grand League Risky Picks:
SUN - Ahmed Abdullahi [0 points], Trey Ogunsuyi [0 points]MCI - Josh Wilson-Esbrand [0 points], Marcus Bettinelli [0 points]
Sunderland (SUN) Key Players
- Enzo Le-Fee [PTs: 51, CR: 7.5]
- Trai Hume [PTs: 111, CR: 8.5]
- Anthony Patterson [PTs: 132, CR: 7.5]
- Luke ONien [PTs: 146, CR: 7.5]
- Eliezer Mayenda [PTs: 199, CR: 8]
Manchester City (MCI) Key Players
- Matheus Luiz Nunes [PTs: 36, CR: 7.5]
- John Stones [PTs: 71, CR: 8]
- Jeremy Doku [PTs: 121, CR: 7.5]
- Erling Haaland [PTs: 719, CR: 9]
SUN vs MCI Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Matheus Luiz Nunes [PTs: 36, CR: 7.5]
- Enzo Le-Fee [PTs: 51, CR: 7.5]
- John Stones [PTs: 71, CR: 8]
- Trai Hume [PTs: 111, CR: 8.5]
- Jeremy Doku [PTs: 121, CR: 7.5]
- Anthony Patterson [PTs: 132, CR: 7.5]
- Luke ONien [PTs: 146, CR: 7.5]
- Erling Haaland [PTs: 719, CR: 9]
SUN vs MCI Injury / Unavailability
Sunderland Football Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Manchester City Football Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
SUN vs MCI Live Stream
Where can I see SUN vs MCI Live Score?
You can see SUN vs MCI Live Score on ESPNcricinfo, etc.
SUN vs MCI match will be live streaming on ESPN, JioHotstar.
SUN vs MCI Football Match Highlights
You can watch SUN vs MCI match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
SUN vs MCI match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Sunderland vs Manchester City (SUN vs MCI) Squads
Sunderland (SUN) Squad: Simon Moore(GK), Chris Mepham, Ian Poveda, Patrick Roberts, Dennis Cirkin, Enzo Le-Fee, Luke ONien, Alan Browne, Niall Huggins, Daniel Ballard, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle, Joseph Anderson, Salis Abdul-Samed, Aji Alese, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Anthony Patterson(GK), Dan Neil, Blondy Rudolph Nna(GK), Jenson Seelt, Trai Hume, Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Eliezer Mayenda, Thomas Watson, Jayden Danns, Harrison Jones, Milan Aleksic, Trey Ogunsuyi, Ahmed Abdullahi
Manchester City (MCI) Squad: Erling Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Omar Marmoush, Ruben Dias, Matheus Luiz Nunes, Ederson Moraes(GK), John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Rodrigo Hernandez, Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Nathan Ake, Kalvin Phillips, Mateo Kovacic, Marcus Bettinelli(GK), Rayan Cherki, Savinho Moreira, Rayan Ait Nouri, Jeremy Doku, James Trafford(GK), Tijjani Reijnders, Josko Gvardiol, Issa Kabore, James Mcatee, Nico Gonzalez, Stefan Ortega(GK), Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Callum Doyle, Oscar Bobb, Sverre Halseth-Nypan, Rico Lewis, Abduqodir Khusanov, Nico OReilly, Claudio Echeverri, Divine Mukasa
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, SUN vs MCI Dream11 Team Prediction Today's match
A-1, SUN vs MCI Dream11 Prediction, Sunderland is set to take on Manchester City at 2026-01-02 01:30:00 IST
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A-6, There are no injury updates as of now in SUN vs MCI today match. Will update in the app if any news comes.
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