Manchester City and Sunderland have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side enters today’s match off the back of a six-match winning run in all competitions. City are building nicely into the 2026-27 season and will want to pick up another three points to continue their momentum ahead of the upcoming international break. Also, Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal yesterday so while it is early in the season, Manchester City have an opportunity to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. However, Sunderland are a tough and quality side and they will be eager to upset City’s momentum today.

Manchester City enter today’s match with Phil Foden unavailable due to suspension. Foden is serving the second game of his three-game suspension that he received for being sent off for violent conduct against Manchester United last weekend.

In good news for Enzo Maresca’s side, Jeremy Doku is a chance to play a part in today’s match. Enzo Maresca told the media ahead of today’s match that Doku has recovered from the calf injury he sustained during Manchester City’s defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield clash in Cardiff in the middle of August.

Enzo Maresca does have a strong squad to choose from today. That is great news for Manchester City, who will have to be at their best to pick up all three points today.

Enzo Maresca has made ten changes to the starting lineup that beat Norwich City 5-0 in the third-round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night. Rayan Cherki is the only player who keeps his place in the starting lineup from City’s thumping win as Enzo Maresca has selected his strongest available lineup for today’s match.

Jeremy Doku returns to the bench for today’s game.

Starting lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.

Substitutes: Rulli, Kovačić, Doku, Aït-Nouri, Bouaddi, O’Reilly, Allan, Khusanov, Lewis.