Premier League
How did Sunderland and Manchester City perform?
Sunderland and Manchester City Match Stats
Sunderland and Manchester City Lineups
Sunderland
4-2-3-1 Manchester City
4-3-2-1Sunderland and Manchester City Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Premier League Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal |
20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40-14 | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Manchester City |
20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 44-18 | 26 | 42 |
| 3 |  Aston Villa |
20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 33-24 | 9 | 42 |
| 4 |  Liverpool |
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32-28 | 4 | 34 |
| 5 |  Chelsea |
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 33-22 | 11 | 31 |
| 6 |  Manchester Utd |
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 34-30 | 4 | 31 |
| 7 |  Brentford |
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 30 |
| 8 | Sunderland |
20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 21-19 | 2 | 30 |
| 9 |  Newcastle |
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28-24 | 4 | 29 |
| 10 |  Brighton |
20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30-27 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 |  Fulham |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28-29 | -1 | 28 |
| 12 |  Everton |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 22-24 | -2 | 28 |
| 13 |  Tottenham |
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28-24 | 4 | 27 |
| 14 |  Crystal Palace |
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 22-23 | -1 | 27 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth |
20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 31-38 | -7 | 23 |
| 16 |  Leeds |
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26-33 | -7 | 22 |
| 17 |  Nottingham |
20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19-33 | -14 | 18 |
| 18 |  West Ham |
20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21-41 | -20 | 14 |
| 19 |  Burnley |
20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20-39 | -19 | 12 |
| 20 |  Wolves |
20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 14-40 | -26 | 6 |
Qualification/Relegation
Sunderland vs Manchester City Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2026-01-01
Football fans were treated to a spectacle as Sunderland squared off against Manchester City at Stadium of Light. The Premier League clash, held on January 01, 2026, provided plenty of talking points regarding team strategies and player grit.
The game was a chess match in the middle of the park, with both teams cancelling each other out for large spells. However, the quality in the final decision-making was the defining factor. Set-pieces and quick counters played a pivotal role in the outcome.
Season Statistics Overview
Sunderland came into this game from a position of strength (or weakness), sitting in 8th. Their tally of 30 points reflects a season of ups and downs: 7 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.
Meanwhile, Manchester City has had a mixed run, currently placed at 2nd. Their 42 points, boosted by 13 wins, suggested they were capable of causing an upset on the road.
Past Encounters & Rivalry
The history between Sunderland and Manchester City is rich. Out of the last 2 Premier League meetings, the hosts have won 0.
The visitors, Manchester City, have won 1 times, indicating they are no pushovers. There have been 1 draws. Interestingly, both teams found the net in 0 matches, with 1 games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Recent Match Results
Here is a summary of the performances leading up to today’s game:
Recent Results of Sunderland
- Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League, Jan 04, 2026)
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds (Premier League, Dec 28, 2025)
- Brighton 0-0 Sunderland (Premier League, Dec 20, 2025)
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle (Premier League, Dec 14, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Premier League, Dec 06, 2025)
- Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League, Dec 03, 2025)
- Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth (Premier League, Nov 29, 2025)
- Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (Premier League, Nov 22, 2025)
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League, Nov 08, 2025)
Recent Results of Manchester City
- Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League, Jan 04, 2026)
- Nottingham 1-2 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 27, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-0 West Ham (Premier League, Dec 20, 2025)
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 14, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Premier League, Dec 06, 2025)
- Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 02, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-2 Leeds (Premier League, Nov 29, 2025)
Watch Full Highlights
Relive the excitement of Sunderland vs Manchester City. We bring you the best saves, goals, and tactical insights from the Premier League match played on January 01, 2026.
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