Two clubs chasing the Capital One Cup will do battle today in a match between Sunderland and Manchester City. The tournament clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat on staying on with the club (via ESPN FC): "No, no regrets. Listen, let's be clear: if I feel that it is better that somebody else takes over, I'm the first man who will say, 'It's better for the club, I will go,' believe me.''
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini on moving past Saturday's loss to West Ham (via The Guardian): "We have to maintain, we have to improve. There are going to be ups and downs of course, but we just have to continue working and live for every day of training and every game. Then we have a chance."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Samir Nasri has had limited chances in the league, only making one start this campaign. In 190 minutes of action, the 28-year-old has one goal and an average of 1.4 attempts. The Capital One Cup will serve as the perfect stage to showcase his talents and demand more minutes at the weekend.
Sunderland's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Pantilimon; Jones, Kaboul, Coates, van Aanholt; M'Vila, Gomez, Toivonen; Lens, Borini, Defoe.
Manchester City's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hart; Kolarov, Mangala, Otamendi, Sagna; Fernandinho, Fernando; Nasri, De Bruyne, Roberts; Bony
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