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Manchester City take on Sunderland in a Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Manchester City are in second place in the Premier League table, five points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Sunderland, meanwhile, have impressed since their promotion and are in sixth place after 14 matches.
So, can Pep Guardiola's team pick up a win here, or will the Black Cats pull off another surprising result?
Manchester City vs Sunderland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have not played Sunderland since 2017, but their recent record is imperious. They've won their last six games against the Black Cats, and the last time they failed to beat them at the Etihad was in 2014.
- Manchester City were involved in one of the wildest games of the season on Tuesday, winning 5-4 against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The game showed off City's incredible attack, but also their defensive vulnerabilities, as they were almost pegged back late on after being 5-1 up.
- Sunderland secured an impressive point against Liverpool on Wednesday, coming away with a 1-1 draw from Anfield. Remarkably, Regis le Bris' side could've won the match late on through Wilson Isidor, only for Federico Chiesa to block what looked like a certain goal at the last second.
- Manchester City's current form was almost summed up by their game with Fulham. They are the Premier League's top scoring side with 32 goals, but they have also conceded 16, the most of any side in the current top six and two more than Sunderland.
- While Sunderland's form this season has been very impressive, it's worth noting that their comeback win over Bournemouth last weekend stands as their only victory in their last five league games. Moreover, they've only won two matches on the road this season.
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Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction
Despite their high place in the league table, Manchester City are a difficult side to predict right now because they look so wide open at the back, leaking six goals in their last two games.
However, it might be the case that their dangerous attack is simply too much for Sunderland to handle here, particularly with Phil Foden finding his way back into form.
Sunderland have been solid all season, and their results against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have been remarkable. Despite this, they haven't always travelled well, and Manchester City have only suffered one home defeat this campaign, to Tottenham back in August.
It's not impossible that Sunderland could snatch a draw or even a win here, but the prediction is a victory for City.
Prediction: Manchester City 4-2 Sunderland
Manchester City vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win.
Tip 2: Game to feature more than 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been more than 2.5 goals scored in Manchester City's last five league games).
Bold Tip: Phil Foden to score or assist for Manchester City - Yes (Foden has four goals in his last two games).
