Manchester City tops Sunderland in 5-3 Premier League thriller
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Manchester City secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on September 20, moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Enzo Fernandez's first goal set the pace for City, but Sunderland's Brian Brobbey quickly equalized twice. Antoine Semenyo scored twice for City, but Brobbey's hat-trick kept Sunderland within striking distance. Erling Haaland capped off the scoring late in the match as City maintained their perfect start to the season and extended their winning streak to seven games. City is set to face Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain after the international break.
- •City moved three points clear at the Premier League top with the win.
- •Fernandez scored the opener, followed by quick responses from Brobbey for Sunderland.
- •Semenyo's two goals helped City maintain their lead.
- •Haaland's late goal confirmed the victory, touching off a seven-match winning streak.
- •City will face Liverpool and PSG after the international break.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Can this Man City really win the Premier League? Sunderland thriller shows best and worst of Enzo Maresca's team
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — City win eight-goal thriller to move clear at the top of the Premier League
"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.City have climbed to the top of the table with 13 goals in five league games, although, with games against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain immediately after the break, Maresca will be concerned about the defensive issues exposed by Sunderland.
"Manchester City head into the extended international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after edging a completely bonkers, gloriously chaotic eight-goal thriller against Sunderland, winning 5-3.
"City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.Man of the match Enzo Fernández with his first City goal and Rayan C...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:38 PMCan this Man City really win the Premier League? Sunderland thriller shows best and worst of Enzo Maresca's team
Manchester City made it five wins out of five to go top of the Premier League after a breathless 5-3 win over Sunderland ran out of control.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:06 PMFive-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
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.City have climbed to the top of the table with 13 goals in five league games, although, with games against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain immediately after the break, Maresca will be concerned about the defensive issues exposed by Sunderland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:05 PMCity win eight-goal thriller to move clear at the top of the Premier League
City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.Man of the match Enzo Fernández with his first City goal and Rayan C...
- Sky Sports—Man City go top after winning EIGHT-goal thriller against Sunderland
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland.
- Sky Sports—Eight goals and complete CHAOS as Man City somehow beat Sunderland
Manchester City head into the extended international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after edging a completely bonkers, gloriously chaotic eight-goal thriller against Sunderland, winning 5-3.
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