Manchester City chase seventh straight win against Sunderland
Allan said a debut goal and assist in Manchester City's 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich was beyond his 'best dreams', though the Brazilian knows he must keep improving.
Manchester City and Liverpool have reportedly scouted Real Sociedad full-back Jon Aramburu, with the 24-year-old Venezuela international protected by a £50m release clause.
Josko Gvardiol looks back to his best at left-back as City win six straight and concede twice in four league games before Sunderland visit the Etihad.
Future Manchester City signing Cavan Sullivan, 16, has starred for Philadelphia Union with 10 goals and 9 assists in 30 games, earning his first United States call-up before a 2027 move.
Manchester City face Sunderland aiming for a seventh straight win before the break, with Enzo Maresca calling the visitors - fresh from beating AZ Alkmaar - their toughest test yet.
Predictions for City v Sunderland include no Erling Haaland goal, a 70-minute Jeremy Doku return, and Nico O'Reilly starring as City aim to stay top before the break.
Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal gives City the chance to go three points clear at the top with victory over Sunderland before the international break.
Mateo Kovacic is reportedly planning to leave City in the winter transfer window after injury-hit setbacks and limited prospects following Enzo Fernandez's arrival.
City chase a seventh straight win against Sunderland. Jeremy Doku is likely to return, Phil Foden is suspended, and Enzo Maresca is expected to restore his strongest XI.
