Manchester City defeated Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium on September 20, 2026. The result leaves Manchester City three points clear at the top of the Premier League and marks them as the only team across England's top four divisions to maintain a 100% winning record this season.
Manager Enzo Maresca has now won his first five games in charge of the club, becoming the sixth manager in Premier League history to achieve this feat. During the match, Erling Haaland scored against Sunderland, extending his record to having scored against all 25 Premier League teams he has faced.
Despite the loss, Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey recorded a hat-trick. He is the sixth player in the history of the competition to score three goals in a single match and still finish on the losing side.
Manchester City’s next Premier League fixture is scheduled against Liverpool on October 11, 2026.