In a Premier League Matchday 5 fixture, Manchester City hosted Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens held a dominant historical record against Sunderland.

According to statistics, Manchester City remained unbeaten in 14 home Premier League matches against Sunderland, with 12 wins and 2 draws. The last time the Sky Blues lost at home to the Black Cats in the league was in January 1998, when both teams were competing in the second division, with Manchester City losing 0-1.

Furthermore, Manchester City had won their first four Premier League matches. The club had only achieved similar starts of five or more consecutive top-flight wins in the 1912-13 season (5 wins), 2015-16 (5 wins), 2016-17 (6 wins), and 2023-24 (6 wins).

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