Manchester City Host In-Form Sunderland at the Etihad on Saturday

Defensive lapses are the issue after a 5-4 escape at Fulham.

Overview

Kickoff is 15:00 UK on December 6, with no live TV in the United Kingdom due to the 3pm blackout and Peacock carrying the match in the United States.
City trail the leaders by five points after back-to-back league wins, including the 5-4 at Fulham in which Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri will miss out and Mateo Kovacic remains sidelined following heel surgery, leaving City light in central midfield.
Newly promoted Sunderland have climbed into European places and remain undefeated in four matches against current top-six sides, including a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Reports differ on Sunderland’s injury list, with Habib Diarra widely noted as out long term and conflicting updates on Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin and Leo Hjelde; Andy Madley is reported as the referee.