Story byMan City vs Sunderland: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionEPL IndexFri, December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM UTC·3 min readMan City Chase Ground Against Spirited SunderlandMan City return to Premier League duty knowing the pressure continues to mount at the top of the table. Five points separate them from the leaders after a dramatic midweek round, with Pep Guardiola’s side beating Fulham 5-4 while their rivals responded with a composed 2-0 win over Brentford. Momentum has swung repeatedly in recent weeks, yet the challenge for City is clear, they must keep pace and avoid further defensive lapses. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSunderland’s Surge Under Le BrisFew expected Sunderland to sit near the European spots in their first Premier League season back, yet Regis Le Bris has crafted a side full of organisation, courage and tactical clarity.