Manchester City have won their last eight encounters with Sunderland across all competitions, and both teams have scored in five of those matches. Sunderland have lost their last four home games against the Citizens and haven't beaten Manchester City since 2013.
The Black Cats head into this New Year fixture having won just two of their last nine in the Premier League. However, the hosts have only failed to score in three of those matches and have only conceded more than two goals in one of those games, away at Manchester City last month.
Pep Guardiola's side have won each of their last eight matches in all competitions. Manchester City have scored at least two goals in each of their last eight games, but have conceded eight goals during that period, which averages at 1.00 goals conceded per game. City ran out 3-0 winners at home against Sunderland in early December, but we're expecting a much closer game at the Stadium of Light and have backed the visitors to claim a narrow 2-1 victory.
Sunderland 1-2 Manchester City
