The starting line-ups have been announced for the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland, taking place today at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Enzo Maresca's team enters this fixture on a six-match winning streak. The manager has named a strong side, keen to extend this impressive run before the international break.
In goal for the Citizens is Gianluigi Donnarumma, who returns to the starting XI. Ruben Dias leads the team as captain, while the attacking spearhead will be none other than top scorer Erling Haaland. Notably, Jeremy Doku is back in contention, having recovered from injury, and will start the match on the bench.
Manchester City starting XI:
Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gehi, Guardiola, Anderson, Fernandez, Ndiaye, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Kovacic, Doku, Ait-Nouri, Buaddi, O'Reilly, Allan, Khusainov, Lewis.
Sunderland's head coach Regis Le Bris has also fielded his strongest players. Nilson Angulo will feature on the left flank, with Brian Brobbey set to take on the central striker role.
Sunderland starting XI:
Rufs, Mounie, Ballard, Mukiele, Danso, Metali, Djaka, Le Fe, Sadiki, Angulo, Brobbey. Substitutes: Ellborg, Hume, O’Nien, Alderete, Talbi, Ahoka, Rigg, Fofana, Izidor.
