Erling Haaland Sets Premier League Record as Manchester City Edge Sunderland in 5-3 Thriller
Erling Haaland reached a rare milestone by scoring against Sunderland, completing his scoring record against every Premier League club he has faced while playing for Manchester City. The match ended with City winning 5-3 in a dramatic encounter that saw Brian Brobbey score a hat-trick for Sunderland.
City’s Thrilling Victory
The game on Sunday was packed with goals and excitement. Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season under manager Enzo Maresca, though the win required intense effort. Early on, Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and a brace from Antoine Semenyo pushed Sunderland ahead, but Haaland’s late goal sealed the victory.
The decisive strike came in the 81st minute and was initially ruled offside. After a VAR review, the goal stood, marking Haaland’s 117th Premier League goal and his fifth this season. This also puts him at the top of the Golden Boot race, one goal clear of Alexander Isak, who scored for Liverpool over the weekend.
Haaland Completes His Premier League Set
Before this game, Sunderland was the only Premier League team Haaland had not scored against, having failed to find the net in two previous meetings last season. Now he has scored against all 25 teams he has faced, a unique achievement in the league.
Brobbey’s Historic Hat-Trick in Defeat
Brian Brobbey delivered an outstanding personal performance, scoring three goals against the league leaders. He became the first player in six years to net a Premier League hat-trick against Manchester City, the last being Jamie Vardy. It was also Sunderland’s first top-flight hat-trick since Jermain Defoe ten years ago.
Brobbey joined an elite group of players who have scored a treble against the top-of-the-table side, including Robbie Fowler, Dirk Kuyt, and Romelu Lukaku. Sadly, he is the first player to score a hat-trick yet still lose against the league leaders since Roque Santa Cruz in 2007.
Maresca Joins Premier League Managerial Elite
This thrilling win extends Manchester City's unbeaten run and highlights Enzo Maresca's impressive start. Maresca has now won his first five games as a Premier League manager, joining a select group that includes Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
With Haaland in fine form and Maresca steering the ship, City look ready to continue their dominant campaign. Their next fixtures will test if they can maintain this flawless domestic record.
Upcoming Premier League Fixtures
- Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: 10 Oct 2026, 17:00
- Liverpool vs Manchester City: 11 Oct 2026, 18:30
