Updated stats ahead of Manchester City vs Sunderland
This update lands on 25 September 2026, two days before Sunday’s Premier League fixture. Manchester City vs Sunderland is shaping up nicely. City sit on a perfect record. Sunderland, under Régis Le Bris, are showing real signs of progress.
Enzo Maresca’s side have won all four league matches this season. That is a maximum 12 points from 12. City have also strung together six straight wins in all competitions since their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, a run built on defensive solidity as much as attacking threat.
Seven key stats for Manchester City vs Sunderland
The underlying numbers tell a clear story. Two teams are heading in different directions. Both, though, have found some defensive rhythm this season.
- City have taken 12 points from a possible 12 in the Premier League this season.
- City have kept four successive clean sheets across four different competitions.
- That run stretches to 360 minutes without conceding a goal.
- City have won six straight matches in all competitions since the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
- Sunderland have collected seven points from their first four Premier League matches under Régis Le Bris.
- Sunderland have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, including a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in Europe.
- City and Sunderland have conceded seven goals between them across eight Premier League matches this season.
Manchester City vs Sunderland form guide and head-to-head
Recent history favours City on paper. But this fixture has been tighter than the table suggests. Sunderland held City to a 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light in the sides’ last meeting, on New Year’s Day, and that result remains their most recent reference point.
Under Le Bris, Sunderland have built a more compact defensive shape. Their recent 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in European competition shows that. For a fuller breakdown of past meetings, City supporters can check the head-to-head record against Sunderland ahead of Sunday’s game.
Maresca’s defence has settled quickly this season. Manchester City vs Sunderland pits that record against a Sunderland side that has also shown defensive solidity in recent weeks.
What happens next for Enzo Maresca’s side
City turn their attention to Sunday’s match. The referee appointments for the match are already confirmed. Maresca will be looking to extend his unbeaten start to the Premier League season and keep pace with the sides around City in the table.
Beyond Sunderland, City’s fixture list continues at pace. Supporters can track every date via the full Premier League fixture schedule. For the figures this update refreshes, the original statistical preview remains available for reference.
