Man City Triumphs in Thrilling 5-3 Against Sunderland! Brobbey Hat-Trick
Man City Triumphs in Thrilling 5-3 Against Sunderland! Brobbey Hat-Trick
Manchester City clinched a chaotic 5-3 victory over Sunderland, despite a stunning hat-trick from Brian Brobbey! This Premier League thriller saw City go top. Don't miss the details!
Manchester City soared to the top of the Premier League standings after a pulsating 5-3 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium saw Brian Brobbey net a stunning hat-trick for the visitors, but ultimately it wasn't enough to stop City's relentless attack.
City capitalized on Arsenal's unexpected 3-0 defeat at Brighton the previous day, yet they found themselves in a tougher battle than anticipated against the Black Cats. Despite taking the lead three times throughout the match, Sunderland constantly fought back, making for a captivating spectacle for the fans.
The scoring began with Enzo Fernandez, who notched his first goal for City since his record-equalling £125 million transfer from Chelsea. His free-kick cleverly caught Sunderland's goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, off guard at his near post.
Sunderland, fresh from a European win, showed no signs of fatigue and quickly responded.
Brobbey slotted home Enzo Le Fee's pass, leveling the score and beginning his memorable treble.
Rayan Cherki's quick feet and slick finish restored City's advantage, but the lead was short-lived as Brobbey struck again within four minutes, concluding a well-executed Sunderland move. Antoine Semenyo then powered City back in front before half-time, and it seemed he might have sealed the game with another accurate left-footed strike just before the hour mark.
However, the drama wasn't over. Brobbey completed his hat-trick after Nilson Angulo outmaneuvered Gianluigi Donnarumma for a ball over the top, once again narrowing the gap. A couple of tense moments saw the Italian goalkeeper make errors, and Ruben Dias was even forced to clear a shot off his own line to prevent a Sunderland equalizer.
Ultimately, Erling Haaland joined the goalfest, securing the three points for Manchester City and maintaining his impressive record of scoring against every side he has faced in the Premier League. The victory marks a perfect start for Enzo Maresca in his challenging role succeeding Pep Guardiola as City boss.
Maresca, reflecting on the game, commented,
To be honest, I prefer to win 1-0 than 5-3 but I expected a very difficult game.
This chaotic win firmly places City at the summit of the league as they head into the international break.
