Sunderland vs Man City - 5 Ways Black Cats Can Stop Rampant City

2. Do Not Panic

A bit of a silly yet obvious one but one of the many things NOT to do when playing a top five side is to panic, especially when things are not going your way - that's when mistakes are made and the game could be lost. Sunderland must keep their heads at all times and not worry if they go down to a goal early in the game - it could happen. If Manchester City sense a hint of anxiety, then it could fall right into their hands and their players could show no mercy with their endless plethora of attacks, peppering the 'keeper with chances.