Manchester City has the better overall record in terms of head to head victories, at least up until now. Sunderland and Manchester City have faced each other 28 times in top flight Premier League matches since their first head to head on the 23-Aug-2000. Sunderland has won 5 times, with 5 of those victories coming at home. Manchester City has won 19 times, including 7 away victories. The teams have drawn 4 times. Across all their meetings, Sunderland has scored 24 goals, while Manchester City has netted 58.