Erling Haaland Sets Unique Premier League Record as Manchester City Edge Sunderland 5-3

Erling Haaland scored his 117th Premier League goal, marking a historic milestone by netting against every top-flight opponent he's faced while playing for Manchester City. The club secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland in a high-scoring match that saw Brian Brobbey achieve a remarkable hat-trick.

City Prevails in Exciting Eight-Goal Clash

In a match packed with action, Manchester City overcame Sunderland with a final score of 5-3 on Sunday. Managed by Enzo Maresca, the league leaders kept their perfect record intact but had to battle hard against a determined Sunderland side.

Sunderland initially took the lead through goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and two strikes from Antoine Semenyo. Despite falling behind, City’s persistence paid off thanks to a late goal from Haaland in the 81st minute, which sealed the win and a personal landmark.

Haaland Completes Scoring Against All Premier League Teams

Haaland’s decisive goal was briefly disallowed for offside, but after a VAR review, it was confirmed legitimate. This strike completed his scoring record against all 25 Premier League clubs he has played against for City, with Sunderland being the only team he had not scored against before this match.

This goal also marked Haaland’s fifth of the current season, putting him at the top of the Golden Boot race early on, one ahead of Alexander Isak, who recently scored for Liverpool against Bournemouth.

Brobbey's Hat-Trick Highlights Sunderland's Brave Effort

Despite the defeat, Sunderland's Brian Brobbey put on an impressive display with a hat-trick. He became the first player in six years to score three times against City in the Premier League since Jamie Vardy. It was also Sunderland's first top-flight hat-trick since Jermain Defoe a decade ago.

Brobbey joined an elite group of players who have scored a Premier League treble against the table-toppers, alongside Robbie Fowler, Dirk Kuyt, and Romelu Lukaku. Unfortunately, he is the first player since Roque Santa Cruz in 2007 to score a hat-trick against a top-of-the-table side and still lose the match.

Maresca Joins Elite Group with Perfect Start

The win keeps Manchester City on course with a flawless start under manager Enzo Maresca. He became just the sixth manager in Premier League history to win his first five matches in charge, joining notable names like Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

With Maresca thriving and Haaland continuing to shine, City looks strong as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures, aiming to maintain their unbeaten domestic run.

• Date: 10 October 2026
• Time: 17:00
• Upcoming Matches: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland; Liverpool vs Manchester City (11 October 2026, 18:30)