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City’s Four-Game Streak Meets Sunderland's European Fatigue

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-20 · Updated 2026-09-20 12:41 UTC
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Manchester City aim to extend their winning streak against a European-fatigued Sunderland, with the latest team news confirming Phil Foden's suspension and Jeremy Doku's return to the squad as a substitute. The match kicks off today at 2:00 p.m. BST, with City's full-strength attack expected to face a weakened Sunderland defense.

  • New details from GN sports/football (en-US) confirm that Jeremy Doku is available to feature from the bench after his calf issue, while Sunderland face a defensive setback with Reinildo suspended and Omar Alderete listed as a major doubt ahead of kickoff at 2:00 p.m. BST.

    Source: Yardbarker

  • Yahoo Sports reports that Enzo Maresca has named a starting XI featuring a reshuffled midfield with Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, and Iliman Ndiaye, while Phil Foden remains suspended and Jeremy Doku returns to the bench. The lineup marks ten changes from the recent Carabao Cup win, with Rayan Cherki the only holdover.

    Source: Yahoo Sports

  • The Etihad Stadium hums with anticipation as Manchester City prepares to dismantle a tired Sunderland side, with betting markets heavily favoring a dominant home victory and a low-scoring affair.

    Source: Sports Betting Dime
Based on reporting by Sports Betting Dime, Yahoo Sports and Yardbarker, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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