Manchester City look to extend their 100% record to another fixture this weekend, as they host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. The Black Cats are fresh off a midweek European win.
Enzo Maresca's side also beat Norwich City in the League Cup midweek, but that followed an excellent derby-day win over Manchester United. The result at Old Trafford for the Citizens needs context, as the away side were reduced to ten men after Phil Foden's dismissal. Controversially, Manchester City secured the win following a goal from Erling Haaland, for which the officials missed the blatant offside interference from Enzo Fernandez in the lead-up to the goal. However, many have pointed to a similar incident between Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford in the same fixture, three years prior.
The home side have won every single fixture since the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal across domestic and European competition, only conceding two goals in the league, scoring eight in the process. Manchester City's home record in the Premier League is remarkable, with only one defeat at the Etihad Stadium in their last seven, which, in context, didn't mean much in the grand scheme of things.
Sunderland's win in Europe means the Black Cats join every single English club in Europe in winning their respective fixture on the continent. Sunderland's league form does need improvement, with the visitors winning one of their four league matches and scoring only three goals. Sunderland are without a win in their last 11 meetings against the hosts.
Erling Haaland has managed a goal per game in the league this season, and will be looking to continue his form at the weekend.
Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland
