Manchester City thrash Sunderland 8-2 as Haaland nets late winner
Manchester City defeated Sunderland 8-2 at the Etihad, with Erling Braut Haaland scoring the final goal.
In a high-scoring Premier League encounter, Manchester City overwhelmed Sunderland 8-2 at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Fernández opened the scoring from a set piece, and Brian Brobbey responded with a hat-trick for the visitors, including a solo finish against Gianluigi Donnarumma. City regained the lead through Rayan Cherki, only for Brobbey to equalise moments later.
Antoine Semenyo put Sunderland ahead before City pulled ahead again, and Haaland capped the night with a decisive goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by Josko Gvardiol. The win gave City three additional points, keeping them atop the league after five matches.
Why it matters
The result strengthens City’s lead in the Premier League and highlights emerging talent on both sides.
How this story developed
- Sep 15 Manchester United name rotated XI for Carabao Cup clash with Brighton amid injury concerns
- Sep 20 United’s upcoming cup match follows a league defeat that left them with four points from four games.
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