Manchester Metropolis will look to increase their profitable begin to the season to 5 Premier League video games after they welcome Sunderland to the Etihad this afternoon.
Metropolis, who’ve additionally gained within the Champions League and EFL Cup in a formidable begin, shall be anticipated to beat the Wearsiders however boss Enzo Maresca was sounding a cautious tone beforehand.
“I watched them the final two days, three or 4 video games. I do know them, how sturdy they’re, and have the sensation we’d like a prime efficiency to beat them, be 100% to win. I watched the sport dwell towards Arsenal [in last Saturday’s 2-0 defeat], then once more the final two days. In the event you watch, you possibly can realise how sturdy they’re. I believe personally that they didn’t should lose that recreation,” he mentioned.
“They’re very sturdy, very nicely coached. They have already got time collectively, you see what they need to do on and off the ball. My feeling is on Sunday it will likely be the hardest recreation for the reason that begin of the season. In the event you watch them, you aren’t shocked [at how well they have done], as a result of you’ll realise how good they’re, on the ball, off the ball, how aggressive they’re, the quantity of duels that they win each recreation.
Sunderland will make the journey in assured temper after the euphoria of their profitable return to Europe in midweek. And boss Regis Le Bris, whose aspect beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0, was desperate to stress the standard of his squad reasonably than fear an excessive amount of about their expensively assembled opponents.
“Manchester Metropolis have gamers in all places,” smiled the Frenchman. “So if we begin their power, we are able to’t play. It’s higher to deal with us, how can we handle their menace and the way we are able to create menace as nicely? I believe we’re getting higher on this space.”
Current Type & Stats for Manchester Metropolis v Sunderland
- Metropolis striker Erling Haaland has confronted 25 Premier League groups and scored towards 24 of them. Sunderland are the odd one out.
- Metropolis have saved a clear sheet in every of their final 4 matches in all competitions
- Metropolis have misplaced simply two of their final 30 Premier League video games
- Sunderland haven’t gained any of their 14 Premier League journeys to Manchester Metropolis
- Metropolis gained the corresponding fixture final season 3-0
The place to Watch Manchester Metropolis v Sunderland: TV and on-line streams
Manchester Metropolis versus Sunderland kicks off at 2pm on Sunday afternoon. You’ll be able to watch the sport as a part of Sky Sports activities’ Tremendous Sunday and stream through the Sky Go app.
World broadcast particulars may be discovered at premierleague.com.
