Manchester City beat Sunderland in eight-goal Premier League thriller at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Antoine Semenyo scored twice for the hosts, while Brian Brobbey netted a hat-trick for the visitors in a pulsating encounter that saw Sunderland twice equalize before City pulled away.
The win leaves Manchester City three points clear at the top of the table heading into the international break. The match, played under sunny skies, featured eight goals and sustained drama, with Sunderland’s resilience tested by City’s attacking firepower.
Brobbey’s three goals marked a standout individual performance for Sunderland, though it was not enough to secure a result. Semenyo’s brace, meanwhile, underscored City’s depth in attack as they extended their unbeaten league run.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Joe Hart, now a pundit, praised City’s Rayan Cherki as a “genius” after the striker contributed to the victory .
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