Erling Haaland Makes Premier League History as Manchester City Edge Sunderland in Eight-Goal Thriller

Erling Haaland reached an unprecedented milestone by scoring against Sunderland, completing his collection of goals against every Premier League team he's faced. Despite Brian Brobbey's impressive hat-trick for Sunderland, Manchester City secured a thrilling 5-3 victory in a match full of drama.

City Prevail in High-Scoring Encounter

The game saw Manchester City maintain their perfect start to the season with a 5-3 win. Managed by Enzo Maresca, City had to battle hard to claim three points after Sunderland took a strong early position.

• Enzo Fernandez: Scored for City
• Rayan Cherki: Added a goal
• Antoine Semenyo: Netted twice for Sunderland

The defining moment came when Haaland scored in the 81st minute to clinch the match and mark a personal achievement.

Haaland Completes His Premier League Goal Set

Initially ruled offside, Haaland's late goal was confirmed after a VAR review, sealing his name in Premier League history. With this strike, he has now scored against all 25 clubs he has faced while playing for City. Sunderland was the last team he hadn't scored against, having failed to score in two previous encounters last season.

• Haaland's Premier League Goals: 117 total
• Goals This Season: 5
• Golden Boot Standings: Leading by one ahead of Alexander Isak

Brobbey Shines Despite Sunderland Loss

Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey made headlines with his remarkable hat-trick, becoming the first player in six years to score three times against City in the Premier League since Jamie Vardy. His feat was Sunderland’s first top-flight hat-trick in a decade since Jermain Defoe. Brobbey also joined an elite group including Robbie Fowler, Dirk Kuyt, and Romelu Lukaku as one of only four players to score a treble against the league leaders on the day.

Unfortunately, Brobbey is the first player since 2007 to score a Premier League hat-trick and still end up on the losing side.

Maresca Joins Elite Managers With Perfect Start

Enzo Maresca continues to impress in his debut season as City's manager, achieving five wins from his first five games. This accomplishment puts him in rare company alongside managers such as Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

With Haaland firing on all cylinders and Maresca's winning streak intact, Manchester City look ready to keep their unbeaten run going in upcoming matches.

Upcoming Fixtures

• Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: 10 Oct 2026, 17:00
• Liverpool vs Manchester City: 11 Oct 2026, 18:30