Man City survived a frantic eight-goal contest against Sunderland as Antoine Semenyo scored twice and Erling Haaland sealed another Premier League win. (iexclusivenews)—Man City defeated Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thrilling Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The victory preserved Manchester City’s perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Man City, while Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki, and Erling Haaland also found the net.
Sunderland responded through Brian Brobbey, who scored a hat-trick in a dramatic contest.
Manchester City took the lead through Fernández after nine minutes.
Sunderland quickly responded through Brobbey, who finished after being played through by Enzo Le Fée.
Cherki restored Man City’s advantage before Brobbey struck again to make it 2-2. Semenyo then put City back in front before half-time.
The hosts entered the interval leading 3-2, but Sunderland remained firmly in the contest.
Semenyo strikes again Semenyo scored his second goal early in the second half to give City a 4-2 advantage as Sunderland refused to surrender.
Brobbey completed his hat-trick to reduce the deficit to 4-3 and give the visitors renewed hope.
The striker became the first Sunderland player since Jermain Defoe in 2016 to score a Premier League hat-trick.
Man City were forced to defend under pressure as Sunderland searched for an equalizer.
Rúben Dias produced a crucial goal-line clearance to preserve City’s lead.
Haaland seals the victory as City maintains a perfect start Haaland finally settled the contest with Manchester City’s fifth goal.
The Norwegian striker’s finish made it 5-3 and ended Sunderland’s hopes of taking anything from the Etihad.
It was also Haaland’s first Premier League goal against Sunderland.
The result leaves Manchester City with five wins from five league matches and at the top of the table with 15 points.
The victory extends Manchester City’s perfect opening to the Premier League campaign.
Man City have now won all five of their league matches under manager Enzo Maresca.
Their latest victory also came after a busy week that included a 5-0 win over Norwich City in the EFL Cup and a 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United.
Sunderland, meanwhile, remain on four points after five league matches, with one win, one draw and three defeats.
Eight goals light up Etihad
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