Overview
- Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, December 6 at the Etihad, with no live UK TV due to the 3pm blackout and U.S. streaming on Peacock.
- City sit second, five points off the leaders, after a 3-2 escape against Leeds and a 5-4 win at Fulham that highlighted defensive frailties.
- Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in midweek and continues in tandem with the in-form Phil Foden.
- Sunderland arrive in sixth after a 1-1 draw at Anfield, buoyed by Régis Le Bris’ compact setup with Granit Xhaka anchoring midfield and Brian Brobbey leading the line.
- Rodri and Kovacic are sidelined for City, while Sunderland remain without Habib Diarra and are unlikely to rush back Dennis Cirkin or Aji Alese.