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Man City edge Sunderland 5–3 to keep perfect league record
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Manchester City maintained their 100% Premier League start with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, despite a hat-trick from forward Brian Brobbey.
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca extended his perfect winning start to five matches, moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Sunderland has struggled since their promotion over 12 months ago.
- City's goals came from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, and Erling Haaland, with Haaland ending the visitors' "brave fight with City" by scoring the fifth goal in the 81st minute.
- Defensive lapses and a "pinball-like approach" in the box hampered Sunderland throughout, yet the team proved they will "roll over for absolutely nobody" despite the 5-3 result.
- Following three matches in seven days, midfielder Granit Xhaka will join Switzerland for international duty, leaving head coach Murat Yakin to determine if the player needs rest before Premier League action next month.
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Five-star Man City top table after Sunderland thriller
MANCHESTER: Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League in explosive style as Enzo Fernandez’s first goal for the club lit the fuse on a pulsating 5-3 win against Sunderland on Sunday. Argentina midfielder Fernandez, signed from Chelsea for a £125 million ($167 million) on transfer deadline day, started the goal spree with his early strike at the Etihad Stadium. Brian Brobbey led Sunderland’s fightback, equalising after Fernandez’s op…
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Manchester City beat Sunderland in humdinger to maintain 100% start ...
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Manchester City defeated Sunderland 5-3 at home in a truly high-scoring match in the English Premier League and continues to be on top after five rounds.
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