Manchester City 5 - 3 Sunderland: Full Match Result - Premier League (England), 20 Sep 2026

Manchester City secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland in a high-scoring Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026. The hosts took control early, with Enzo Fernández opening the scoring in the 9th minute. Sunderland responded swiftly, with Brian Brobbey equalising just three minutes later. Manchester City regained the lead through Rayan Cherki in the 29th minute, but Brobbey struck again in the 33rd to bring the visitors level. The hosts then took the lead again in the 43rd minute with Antoine Semenyo's goal, and the match remained tightly contested throughout.

The first half ended with Manchester City leading 3-2 at the break. The second half saw further goals from Semenyo in the 57th minute and Brobbey for Sunderland in the 59th, before Erling Haaland sealed the win for Manchester City in the 81st minute. The match ended with a dramatic scoreline, showcasing both teams' attacking prowess. Sunderland's Brian Brobbey was the standout performer, scoring twice and earning the player of the match award.

Substitutions were made in the second half, with Sunderland introducing Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor, and Trai Hume, while Manchester City brought on Jérémy Doku and Nico O'Reilly. A yellow card was shown to Sunderland's Dayann Méthalie in the 8th minute for a challenge on Haaland. Manchester City's possession was slightly higher at 55% compared to Sunderland's 45%, but the visitors created more shots on target, with nine compared to six for the hosts.

Statistically, Sunderland had more shots on target and big chances, with eight compared to three for Manchester City. However, the hosts converted more of their opportunities, with four saves by their goalkeeper compared to just one for Sunderland. Both teams committed the same number of fouls, 14 each, and the match ended with Manchester City maintaining their perfect start to the season.

Match facts

Manchester City 5 - 3 Sunderland (full time)

• Competition: Premier League (England)
• Date: 20 Sep 2026
• Goals: Enzo Fernández 9', Brian Brobbey 12', Rayan Cherki 29', Brian Brobbey 33', Antoine Semenyo 43', Antoine Semenyo 57', Brian Brobbey 59', Erling Haaland 81'
• Yellow cards: Dayann Méthalie 8'
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
• Attendance: 60,312
• Referee: Robert Jones

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Match statistics

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Line-ups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes

Coach: Enzo Maresca

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes

Coach: Régis Le Bris

Top players

Manchester City

Sunderland

Head to head

Manchester City 12W, 3D, Sunderland 4W

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