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Cityzens chase perfect start vs. Sunderland
20 Sep
Summary
- Manchester City aims to keep perfect record intact.
- Erling Haaland seeks first goal against Sunderland.
- City manager emphasizes need for top performance.
Manchester City faces Sunderland this Sunday, determined to preserve their unblemished record before the upcoming international break. The team has secured victories in all six matches since the Community Shield, establishing a strong pace in the Premier League.
City's pursuit of perfection includes Erling Haaland's personal quest to score against Sunderland, the sole Premier League opponent he has yet to find the net against. Manager Enzo Maresca highlighted the significance of the upcoming match, stating that a "top performance" is essential for securing a win.
Historically, Manchester City has dominated this fixture, with Sunderland's last victory on City's ground dating back to 1998. City is also hopeful for the return of Jérémy Doku from a calf injury, though Phil Foden's suspension might see Rayan Cherki feature.
Sunderland enters the match after a midweek Europa League win. They will be without Reinildo due to suspension and have several other injury concerns, including Romaine Mundle and potentially Omar Alderete. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at the Etihad Stadium, with a 2 p.m. BST kick-off.
