City vs Sunderland: still 4-0-0, still a game in hand. Not kicked.
Sunday, Etihad. City 12 points from four. Sunderland 4 from four. Kick-off listed, result not printed.
Why this one matters: Saturday took Arsenal off the perfect start. City still have 12 points from four games and a home date with Sunderland.
Xinhua, 19 September: Man City 4 4 0 0, 8 2, 12. Sunderland 4 1 1 2, 3 5, 4. ESPN's 20 September scoreboard still lists the fixture as vs. Mundo Deportivo timed it 15:00 CEST.
Do not print a Sunday score. The game has not been played.
The stakes
A chance for City to go three points clear if they win, and only if they win. The points are not in the book.
The rivalry angle
A 4-0-0 champion-elect against a promoted side. The table is the story until the whistle.
Players who could decide it
Only remaining 4-0-0 side after Arsenal lost at Brighton.
Four points, 14th in the Xinhua table. No Sunday score to print.
Did you know?
- !Xinhua: City 4 4 0 0, 8 2, 12 points after four games.
- !Sunderland have four points from four. Sunday has not kicked.
- !ESPN scoreboard 20 September lists this as not started.
Sources
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