Manchester City host Sunderland on Sunday afternoon and Sky Bet have a special free bets offer for the Premier League clash with the odds on a home win or draw boosted to 50/1.

Currently, Enzo Maresca’s side are priced at 1/20 to record a draw or victory over Sunderland, but the special Sky Bet welcome offer boosts that price.

Since losing in the Community Shield to Arsenal in the season curtain raiser, City have won all six of their games in all competitions - including four Premier League matches.

Next up is a home encounter with Sunderland and new customers to Sky Bet can get 50/1 on the hosts staying unbeaten via one of the top football betting offers available this weekend.

Punters will need to create an account with Sky Bet, then make an initial deposit of at least £5 before placing a maximum £1 bet on Manchester City to win or draw in the double chance market for Sunday’s game.

If City avoid defeat, the qualifying bet wins, meaning new customers will receive a cash payout on the £1 bet before Sky Bet tops up the extra winnings with £50 in free bets, split into 5 x £10 free bet tokens. In the case of a Sunderland win, punters will still receive a bonus, with a single £10 free bet token.

Bettors must place their bet before 4:30pm BST on Sunday, September 20 2026, when Man City vs Sunderland kicks off.

Both sides were in action during midweek - Sunderland making their Europa League bow with a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, while Manchester City crushed Norwich City 5-0 in the League Cup.

City are clear favourites for victory, but there is value to be found in other markets on Sky Bet.

Best bets

Sunderland have received 15 yellow cards in six matches across all competitions so far this campaign, but in the Premier League, they have had a player booked in both halves in three out of four games.

Expected to be under the cosh at the Etihad, the Black Cats will likely pick up more cards against City, and this bet landed during Sunderland’s Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night.

The related market, team to receive most cards in each half, has Sunderland priced at 4/1. This could also be worth a look on football betting sites, as City have only recorded one booking in their two home games this season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded three saves in three Premier League matches so far this season, including against goal-shy Coventry City. Sunderland have recorded three shots on targets in all six of their games this campaign, so the Italian will have chances to make saves.

The Black Cats managed to get eight shots off in this fixture last term, although just one was on target. However, a few weeks later, they recorded 10 efforts, with four on target.

from Sky Bet. Odds correct at the time of writing.

Aside from their welcome offer, Sky Bet are among the best betting sites for promotions for regular customers.

- Lock in a winning leg in-play on an acca with five or more legs so it settles as a winner, regardless of any later change of result. A maximum of three freezes per week.

- Sky’s free bets club requires punters to opt in, stake at least £30 across the week at odds of evens or greater and pick up a weekly reward, with the default being two £2.50 BuildABet free bets credited automatically.

BuildABet booster - Sky Bet are providing a 25 per cent winnings boost on BuildABet wagers for selected World Cup games. Check the Sky Bet promotions page for qualifying fixtures.

Odds boosts - Enhanced odds are available on selected Premier League markets each matchday, flagged on the football promotions hub on the Sky Bet website and app.

2UP - If the team you have backed goes two goals ahead at any point, your bet is paid out as a winner regardless of the final result.

- If one leg of your BuildABet wager lets you down, Sky Bet will remove it and pay out on the remaining legs. BuildABet must have five or more selections and be placed before a game.

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