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Manchester City vs Sunderland Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 6, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Manchester City hosts Sunderland at Etihad Stadium this Saturday, Dec. 6, for the 15th matchday of the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola’s side enters this match sitting in second place in the standings with 28 points after 14 games and a record of nine wins, one draw, and four losses.

Sunderland’s team, for its part, is currently in sixth place with 23 points after 14 matches and a record of six wins, five draws, and three losses.

Manchester City arrives in good form and spirits, having defeated Leeds United 3-2 in the most recent matchday.

Sunderland, on the other hand, drew its most recent match. They held Liverpool 1-1 on the last matchday.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Sunderland players celebrate Brian Brobbey's goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Bournemouth at the Stadium Of Light in Sunderland, England, on November 29, 2025.Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Where to Watch Manchester City vs Sunderland

Manchester City vs Sunderland will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through Peacock.

In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, it will not be available due to the blackout.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	Peacock
United Kingdom	N/A
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada
Mexico	Max Mexico, TNT Go, TNT Sports

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Manchester City and Sunderland

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Defenders: Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly.
Midfielders: Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders.
Forwards: Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.

Rodri (hamstring) and Mateo Kovacic (ankle/heel) are the only injured players reported for Pep Guardiola's side. There are no suspended players.

Sunderland

Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs.
Defenders: Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo.
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki.
Forwards: Chemsdine Talbi, Wilson Isidor, Enzo Le Fee.

Habib Diarra (groin) is definitely out for Regis Le Bris's team. Although there are no suspended players, Aji Alese (shoulder), Leo Hjelde (Achilles), and Dennis Cirkin (wrist) are doubtful.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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