Premier League 2025-2026: Manchester City-Sunderland, the likely lineups

At 4 p.m. Saturday, Manchester City opens the doors of the Etihad to Sunderland for a confrontation that pits opposing ambitions against each other. The Citizens, committed to narrowing the 5-point gap from the Premier League summit occupied by’Arsenal, host a newly promoted Sunderland but protagonist of a surprisingly positive start to the season that so far has earned them sixth place.

Guardiola is expected to confirm Foden from the first minute, deployed along with Bernardo Silva and Doku behind the offensive terminal Haaland. Long-term sufferers Rodri and Kovačić remain unavailable.

On the opposite front, Le Bris could choose Brobbey as an advanced reference, preferring him to Isidor, supported by the usual midfield line composed of Traorè, Xhaka, Sadiki and former Roma man Le Fée. The injured Diarra and Alese will not be in the match.

Probable lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Ruben Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Reijnders, Gonzalez; Bernardo Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland. Coach: Guardiola.

Sunderland (5-4-1): Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Traore, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee; Brobbey. Coach: Le Bris.

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