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Maresca Eyes Record Start as City Dominate Sunderland
21 Sep
Summary
- Man City remain unbeaten at home against Sunderland in 14 games.
- Sunderland has scored in their last eight away league matches.
- Maresca aims to be sixth manager with five perfect Premier League starts.
Manchester City is enjoying a remarkable unbeaten streak at their home ground against Sunderland, with their last league defeat to the Black Cats occurring in the second tier in January 1998. This season, manager Enzo Maresca is aiming for a historic start, potentially becoming the sixth manager to secure five consecutive Premier League victories.
Sunderland, meanwhile, has shown resilience by scoring in their last eight away matches, their best run in the top flight since the 2015-16 season. However, their overall record against top-two teams remains a challenge, with no wins in their last 17 such encounters.
Erling Haaland, despite his prolific scoring record, has yet to find the net against Sunderland in the Premier League. City's strength at home, combined with Maresca's potential for a record-breaking start, sets the stage for an intriguing encounter.
