Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland
Erling Haaland scored once (81') and assisted one as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, Matchweek 5, on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 14:00 UK · Etihad Stadium · Win
That makes it five games in a row with a goal.
Haaland scored City's fifth goal and assisted Antoine Semenyo's second in an eight-goal thriller.
Haaland against Sunderland
1 goal in 3 games (0.3 a game) · City W2 D1 L0 · since 2025-26
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How it was reported
City beat Sunderland 5-3 to go top of the Premier League
No Pep, no problem so far. Enzo Maresca has won his first five games as City move three points clear at the top.
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Haaland and Semenyo shine in City's wild 5-3 win
City made it five wins from five in a crazy game at the Etihad. Semenyo scored twice before Haaland struck late to beat Sunderland.
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Haaland scores as City stay perfect against Sunderland ⚽
Haaland's late goal sealed City's 5-3 win and restored their two-goal lead after Brobbey's hat-trick kept Sunderland fighting.
Read it on The Guardian
Haaland has the last word as City go three points clear
The big man struck late to seal City's 5-3 win over Sunderland and send them three points clear at the top after a wild afternoon.
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City beat Sunderland 5-3 as Semenyo bags two
City won a wild 5-3 clash with Sunderland. Antoine Semenyo scored twice, while Haaland, Cherki and Enzo Fernández also got on the scoresheet.
Read it on Manchester Evening News
City beat Sunderland 5-3 to keep perfect start
City stayed perfect in the Premier League after a thrilling 5-3 win over Sunderland. Semenyo scored twice, with Haaland, Cherki and Fernández also finding the net.
Read it on The Sun