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English Premier League 2012 Preview: Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions

Sunderland will attempt to halt Manchester City's home dominance in the English Premier League when the teams meet on Saturday. Catch real time updates on your favorite English Premier League Match.

Manchester City Preview

Roberto Mancini insists he will solve Manchester City's problems quickly as the Premier League champions head into a crucial clash against Sunderland on Saturday. Manchester City are undefeated in their past 32 league matches at Etihad Stadium and Roberto Mancini's squad has also won just one of their last five games against this weekend's opponents.

Manchester City have come a long way from being a relative unknown in third division English football to a club that’s today a serious title contender in the Premier League. So what could be the reason behind Manchester City’s string of poor results in Europe? It’s hard to explain why a coach of Mancini’s calibre struggles to dominate in Europe. Let’s face it – throughout his managerial career, Mancini has had a dismal string of results in Europe.

Sunderland Preview

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill brings the Black Cats back to the Etihad on Saturday for the weekend's first match in the Premier League. "Do I despair? I must admit I do throw my hands up when I see some of them," O’Neill said.

Sunderland's start to this season has been rather curious. They are unbeaten in five matches, but one win and four draws have yielded but seven points. Unbeaten is unbeaten, and coupled with Manchester City's worrisome defensive play shows this fixture to be a trouble spot for the home side. Sunderland will dearly miss captain Lee Cattermole's typically physical and chippy contribution in the midfield.

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