
Manchester City travel to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland in their first game of 2026, seeking a win that will keep them two points behind Arsenal in the title race.
City have been flawless in their last six Premier League games, winning all of them. They have only lost twice in all competitions since the end of October but they are now five points behind the Gunners after their 4-1 win against Aston Villa.