Erling Haaland Sets Premier League Record as Manchester City Edge Sunderland in Goal-Filled Clash
Erling Haaland scored his 117th Premier League goal, creating a unique record by netting against every team he has faced in the league while helping Manchester City secure a thrilling 5-3 victory against Sunderland. Despite a remarkable hat-trick from Brian Brobbey, Sunderland fell short in an intense eight-goal encounter.
High-Scoring Battle Sees City Maintain Perfect Start
Manchester City emerged victorious after a breathless match filled with attacking action. Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo, who scored twice, put Sunderland in a strong position early on. However, City fought back to claim the three points in a hard-fought contest.
Haaland’s historic goal came in the 81st minute, sealing the final tally of the game. Initially ruled offside, the goal was later confirmed after a VAR review, securing a special milestone for the Norwegian striker and keeping City unbeaten in the campaign.
Haaland Completes Scoring Against All Premier League Opponents
This goal meant Haaland has now scored against all 25 Premier League clubs he has faced with Manchester City, having previously failed to score against Sunderland in two matches last season. His strike also marked his fifth goal of the current season and puts him atop the early Golden Boot race, one ahead of Alexander Isak, who recently scored Liverpool’s winner against Bournemouth.
Brian Brobbey's Hat-Trick Shines Amid Defeat
While Haaland grabbed the headlines, Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey had a memorable day by scoring a stunning hat-trick. He became the first player in six years to net three goals against Manchester City in the Premier League since Jamie Vardy. This was also the first top-flight hat-trick for a Sunderland player in a decade, last achieved by Jermain Defoe.
Brobbey joined an elite group of players—including Robbie Fowler, Dirk Kuyt, and Romelu Lukaku—who have scored a Premier League treble against the table-topping side. Unfortunately, he is also the first player since 2007 to score a hat-trick against the league leaders and still end up on the losing side.
Maresca Joins Premier League Managerial Elite
Enzo Maresca continues his flawless start at Manchester City, becoming just the sixth Premier League manager to win his first five games in charge. He joins a prestigious list including Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
With their manager performing strongly and Haaland in fine form, City look ready to keep up their perfect run in the league as they turn their focus to upcoming fixtures.
- Date: 10 October 2026
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Upcoming Matches: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland, Liverpool vs Manchester City
