Ahead of Manchester City's match against Sunderland, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke to Sky Sports in a pre-match interview, discussing Sunderland's characteristics.

You previously said before the game that you believe Sunderland are the toughest opponent you've faced so far this season.

Absolutely.

Why do you think that? What do you admire most about them?

I genuinely believe that. Because if you look at the matches they've played, you can see how strong they are and how difficult it is to beat them. They do everything they want to do very well. This is true when they have the ball, and when they don't have the ball, they play very aggressively. At the same time, they are very dangerous from set pieces and during transitions, so we have to be careful.

Sunderland is one of the teams Haaland has not yet scored against. Were you aware of that?

I know. They are the only one left. Hopefully, he can do it today.

Alright, all the best for this afternoon.

Thank you.

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