Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City

Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City Sunderland will face off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going by putting in a good performance this weekend. Regis Le Bris will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Hence, Brian Brobbey will spearhead the Wearside club’s attack in the final third. 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup To Face Manchester City Defence Robin Roefs will feature in between the sticks for the Black Cats after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Dan Ballard will function alongside Omar Alderete at the centre of the Sunderland backline as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field. Nordi Mukiele will try to prove his value as the right-back, while Trai Hume looks to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to offer support to their teammates up top. Kevin Danso will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench. SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Enzo Le Fee celebrates his winning goal with Nordi Mukiele (l) and Malick Fofana during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Sunderland AFC and AZ Alkmaar at Stadium of Light on September 16, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Midfield Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki will anchor the midfield for Sunderland as they focus on making life difficult for the home team at the centre of the park. The gifted trio of Chemsdine Talbi, Enzo Le Fee and Nilson Angulo will operate just ahead of them as part of the Sunderland attack. All three of them need to combine with each other well if they want to cause some problems for the Man City defenders this weekend. Chris Rigg and Malick Fofana will be named on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required. Attack Brian Brobbey will lead the line for the Wearside outfit in the final third. He would be eager to impress after being rested in midweek. Wilson Isidor will have to settle for a spot on the bench as he waits for his opportunity to impress in the latter stages of the game, if needed.