Premier League
Oct 6, 2012 at 12.45pm UK
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Reaction
Micah Richards: Joleon Lescott is a "quality defender"
Micah Richards praises fellow defender Joleon Lescott after Manchester City's clean sheet.
Oct 7, 15:55
David Platt unhappy with Mario Balotelli
Manchester City assistant Davis Platt says that Mario Balotelli should not have stormed down the tunnel after being substituted against Sunderland.
Oct 7, 11:07
Roberto Mancini "happy" with Mario Balotelli
Roberto Mancini is "happy" with the performances of Mario Balotelli, but admits that he could do better.
Oct 7, 07:47
Roberto Mancini happy with Manchester City's display against Sunderland
Roberto Mancini praises Manchester City for their comfortable victory over Sunderland at home in the Premier League.
Oct 6, 18:12
David Platt happy at Manchester City reaction
Man City assistant David Platt believes that his side have bounced back well from their midweek draw against Dortmund.
Oct 6, 17:22
Martin O'Neill: 'Manchester City deserved to win'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that his side were second best against Man City and deserved to lose.
Oct 6, 15:15
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
Gallery
Pictures from Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Sunderland at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Match Report
Man City move up to second in the Premier League after recording their first clean sheet of the season with a 3-0 win against Sunderland.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Manchester City's home encounter against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
HT Report
Aleksandar Kolarov's early free kick gives Man City a 1-0 lead over Sunderland at half time.
Team News
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini opts to make seven changes to his team for today's visit of Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium.
Preview
Manchester City will hope to gain more consistency in the Premier League by snatching a home win over Sunderland on Saturday.
Form Guide
Build-up
John O'Shea praises Sunderland defence
Sunderland's John O'Shea hails Sunderland defence ahead of their trip to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Oct 6, 10:22
Roberto Mancini not happy with Sunderland fixture timing
Roberto Mancini claims that it is "strange" that Manchester City will have to play in the Premier League just two days after featuring in the Champions League.
Oct 6, 05:14
Martin O'Neill eyes Manchester City upset
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that his side can cause an upset against Premier League champions Manchester City this weekend.
Oct 5, 18:24
Roberto Mancini acknowledges Adam Johnson threat
Man City manager Roberto Mancini is fully aware that Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has the ability to cause a threat to his former club when they meet at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 5, 14:34
Roberto Mancini predicts tough Sunderland test
Man City boss Roberto Mancini warns his players that their match against Sunderland on Saturday will be a tough test.
Oct 5, 13:50
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LT: 2025-02-12 00:21:45
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 23 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 50 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 41 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 | Fulham | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Brentford | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 14 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 15 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 27 |
| 16 | Everton | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 26 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Leicester CityLeicester | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 53 | -28 | 17 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 49 | -27 | 16 |
| 20 | Southampton | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 54 | -36 | 9 |
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