Manchester City has the better overall record in terms of head to head victories, at least up until now. Manchester City and Sunderland have faced each other 28 times in top flight Premier League matches since their first head to head on the 23-Aug-2000. Manchester City has won 19 times, with 12 of those victories coming at home. Sunderland has won 5 times, including 0 away victories. The teams have drawn 4 times. Across all their meetings, Manchester City has scored 58 goals, while Sunderland has netted 24.