Manchester City and Sunderland Lineups: Only One Change for Maresca

Manchester City is set to face Sunderland in a Premier League Matchday 5 clash. The game will be played at the Etihad Stadium today at 4:00 PM, with the Citizens aiming to extend their winning streak this season.

Enzo Maresca's side is in perfect form, boasting five consecutive victories across all competitions. They have maintained a flawless record in the league so far, including a win over local rivals Manchester United last weekend. Visitors Sunderland currently sit 14th in the standings with 4 points from four matches played (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses), and a goal difference of 3:5. The Black Cats have secured three wins in their last five outings across all competitions.

The history of the last five encounters between the two teams reveals a significant dominance for Manchester City. The Citizens have won four of their last five matches against Sunderland, with the two sides also playing out a goalless draw in their most recent fixture.

Enzo Maresca's only concern is Phil Foden's suspension. This is the sole change the Italian manager is making compared to the squad that played at Old Trafford, with new signing Iliman Ndiaye stepping in for the Englishman. Erling Haaland will once again lead the Citizens' attack, supported by Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki. The midfield will feature multi-million-pound acquisitions Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez.

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris will also deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Black Cats' attack will be spearheaded by Brian Brobbey, with Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, and Ecuadorian Nilson Angulo operating behind him.