"Sunderland will move fifth in the Premier League if the Black Cats start 2026 by winning at home to Manchester City on Thursday. Regis Le Bris' side are unbeaten in their first nine league games of the season, with Arsenal the only other side yet to taste defeat in the 2025/26 top flight. Second-placed City are aiming to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points, having extended their winning run to eight matches in all competitions by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 away on Sunday."
"Sunderland defender Dan Ballard is injured, so left-back Dennis Cirkin starts again and Nordi Mukiele moves to centre-back. Forward Eliezer Mayenda replaces Chris Rigg in their one change from their 1-1 draw at home to Leeds United on Sunday. Luke O'Nien returns on the bench following a three-game ban for being sent off in the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on December 6, and centre-back Aji Alese has a shoulder injury."
Sunderland can rise to fifth in the Premier League with a home victory over Manchester City. Regis Le Bris' side remain unbeaten in nine league matches, with Arsenal the only other undefeated team. Manchester City sit second and seek to cut Arsenal's lead to two points after an eight-match winning run, most recently a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest. Sunderland make one change with Dan Ballard injured, Dennis Cirkin starting and Nordi Mukiele shifting to centre-back, while Eliezer Mayenda replaces Chris Rigg. Several players from both squads are absent due to Africa Cup of Nations commitments and injuries.
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