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Sunderland

Also known as Sunderland AFC

Statistics

2026/2027

Position: 17
Points: 4
Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Losses: 4

Played: 6
Goals for: 6
Goals against: 12
Goal difference: -6
Clean sheets: 1

Last 5

L0–2
L3–5
L0–2
D1–1
W1–0

Antoine Semenyo in action for Ghana against England, illustrating the Manchester City forward’s rise and the journaling habit he credits for his success.

Semenyo credits journaling habit for rise to Man City

Oct 13, 2026

Antoine Semenyo says daily journaling since childhood helped him reach Manchester City, where he has scored 13 goals in 35 appearances including the FA Cup final winner.

Bruno Guimarães pictured with Ismael Saibari and Ayyoub Bouaddi; the image accompanies the article on his September Goal of the Month award.

Guimaraes wins Arsenal Goal of the Month for September

Oct 6, 2026

Bruno Guimaraes won Arsenal's September Goal of the Month with 43% of the fan vote for his strike against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Manchester derby match action in 2021, illustrating the football context of Paul Power’s tribute to former City defender Dave Watson on his 80th birthday.

Paul Power hails Watson as complete centre-half at 80

Oct 5, 2026

Paul Power has called Dave Watson 'the complete centre-back' as the former Manchester City and England captain marks his 80th birthday on Monday.

Micky van de Ven during pre-match training, illustrating his role in the Netherlands’ Nations League win over Serbia.

Van de Ven wins, Davies loses in Nations League action

Oct 4, 2026

Van de Ven helped the Netherlands stay unbeaten in Nations League Group A2 with a 2-1 win over Serbia, while Davies captained Wales to a 1-0 defeat to Denmark.

David Raya making a save during Premier League play

Raya earns double PL Save of the Month nomination

Sep 24, 2026

David Raya has been nominated twice for PL Save of the Month for September, recognised for stops against Chelsea's Estevao and Sunderland's Enzo Le Fee.

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Sunderland

Guimaraes nominated for PL Goal of the Month

Sep 24, 2026

Bruno Guimaraes is nominated for PL Goal of the Month after his 25-yard strike sealed Arsenal's 2-0 win at Sunderland on his return to the north-east.

Maresca nominated for Premier League Manager of Month

Sep 24, 2026

Enzo Maresca is nominated for September's Premier League Manager of the Month after City won all five opening league games to sit top of the table.

Antoine Semenyo in action for Ghana, pictured alongside England players; the image accompanies his nomination for Premier League Player of the Month.

Semenyo nominated for PL Player of the Month

Sep 24, 2026

Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the Premier League's EA Sports Player of the Month for September after scoring twice and assisting twice for Manchester City.

Bukayo Saka in action during England vs Ghana match

Saka, Raya lead Arsenal FPL performers after five gameweeks

Sep 24, 2026

Bukayo Saka leads Arsenal's FPL performers on 32 points after five gameweeks, with David Raya the top-scoring goalkeeper and Odegaard and Calafiori tied third on 29 points.

Erling Haaland in Manchester City kit during Champions League match

Haaland, Guéhi and Anderson up for City's monthly award

Sep 22, 2026

Erling Haaland, Marc Guéhi and Elliot Anderson are the three nominees for Manchester City's Etihad Player of the Month award for September 2026.

Chelsea's November away fixtures rescheduled

Sep 21, 2026

Chelsea's Premier League away games against Sunderland (8 Nov, 2pm) and Nottingham Forest (27 Nov, 8pm) have been rescheduled, both live on Sky Sports.

Enzo Maresca speaking during post-match interview

Maresca: 5-3 win pleasing, but clean sheet preferred

Sep 20, 2026

Enzo Maresca praised City's 5-3 win over Sunderland that keeps them top of the Premier League, but said two goals conceded from free-kicks were "too easy".

Antoine Semenyo in action during Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League win against Sunderland

Man City beat Sunderland 5-3 in eight-goal Premier League thriller

Sep 20, 2026

Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad, with Brian Brobbey hitting a hat-trick in a wild eight-goal Premier League clash.

Haaland scores against all 25 Premier League opponents

Sep 20, 2026

Erling Haaland scored against Sunderland on Saturday to complete a full set of 25 Premier League opponents, taking his overall tally to 117 goals in 137 appearances.

Manchester City players warming up before a match

Man City name changed XI to face Sunderland

Sep 20, 2026

Man City make 10 changes for their Premier League clash with Sunderland on 20 September, with Ndiaye replacing the suspended Foden and Doku named among the subs.

Enzo Maresca gestures during Manchester City's derby match against Manchester United

Donnarumma praises Maresca after derby win at Old Trafford

Sep 19, 2026

Gianluigi Donnarumma praised City boss Enzo Maresca and reflected on his 94th-minute save in the 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.

Enzo Maresca during Manchester City press conference

Maresca: Sunderland will be toughest test of the season

Sep 18, 2026

Enzo Maresca says Sunderland's visit to the Etihad on Sunday will be Man City's toughest test of the season, praising Le Bris' well-organised side.

Cole Palmer in Chelsea kit during 2026 FIFA Cup match

FPL 2026/27: Chelsea tips and picks for Gameweek 5

Sep 18, 2026

Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers lead Chelsea's FPL picks for Gameweek 5, as the Blues' attack has scored 18 goals in six matches under Xabi Alonso this season.

Manchester City players at the Etihad Stadium

Man City host Sunderland in Premier League on 20 September

Sep 18, 2026

Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 20 September, with a 14:00 UK kick-off in the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring for Arsenal

Saka equals Pires record in Arsenal's 2-0 win at Sunderland

Sep 12, 2026

Bukayo Saka's 84th Arsenal goal drew him level with Robert Pires as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to complete three wins in one week.

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