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Premier League
Aug 13, 2016 at 5.30pm UK
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Pep Guardiola: 'Joe Hart is not happy about exclusion'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that Joe Hart is "not happy" about his exclusion on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Aug 14, 23:13
Pep Guardiola opens door for Joe Hart return after opening-day omission
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola stresses that Joe Hart is still a part of his plans this season, despite leaving the Englishman on the bench for the Citizens' opener.
Aug 14, 09:39
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City deserved to beat Sunderland'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his side deserved their 2-1 victory over Sunderland on the opening day of the new Premier League season.
Aug 13, 20:13
David Moyes "disappointed" by Manchester City defeat
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is "disappointed" by his side's late defeat at the hands of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 13, 20:04
Wilfredo Caballero 'surprised' to oust Joe Hart in Manchester City side
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero admits that he was surprised to be chosen ahead of Joe Hart for the Premier League opener against Sunderland.
Aug 13, 19:56
John Stones: 'Plenty to work on for Manchester City'
Man City debutant John Stones admits that his side have a lot to work on having only scraped past Sunderland in their opening match of the new Premier League season.
Aug 13, 19:49
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City need an 87th-minute own goal from Paddy McNair to rescue a 2-1 win over Sunderland in Pep Guardiola's first competitive match in charge of the club.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 2-1 win over Sunderland as Pep Guardiola begins his reign with a narrow victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Team News
John Stones and Nolito start for Manchester City against Sunderland while Joe Hart drops to the bench.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Pep Guardiola's first match in the Premier League as Manchester City play Sunderland.
Head to Head
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Round Three
Sunderland
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Man City
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Form Guide
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Giants
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Manchester CityMan City | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 8 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | Fulham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Leicester CityLeicester | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 17 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 1 |
| 20 | Everton | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 1 |
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