Sunderland face Manchester City test at the Etihad
Predicted Sunderland XI to face Manchester City has Robin Roefs in goal, Dan Ballard back, Trai Hume replacing suspended Reinildo, and Brian Brobbey leading the line after the midweek win over AZ.
AZ Alkmaar pair Lewis Schouten and Kees Smit drew praise despite Sunderland's 1-0 Europa League win, with Lewis Schouten said to have put himself 'firmly on the English radar'.
Roker Report's writers mostly back Sunderland to lose at Manchester City, though two predict 1-1 and one tips a 2-1 shock win. Brian Brobbey, Régis Le Bris and managing fatigue are key themes.
Live updates from the Etihad as Manchester City face Sunderland in the Premier League.
Sunderland head to Manchester City after beating AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. Reinildo is suspended, Omar Alderete is a doubt, and Brian Brobbey is tipped to start in a predicted 2-0 defeat.
Sunderland visit the Etihad after pushing Arsenal and beating AZ Alkmaar. Régis Le Bris faces selection calls, with Manchester City unbeaten and Sunderland still chasing a first win there.
