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Erling Haaland achieved a unique piece of Premier League history by scoring against Sunderland to complete his full set of top-flight opponents. Manchester City ultimately triumphed in a wild eight-goal thriller that also featured a remarkable, yet ultimately fruitless, hat-trick from Brian Brobbey.

Brian Brobbey endured a bittersweet afternoon at the Etihad Stadium, etching his name into the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick that ultimately counted for nothing in the points column. Despite his historic individual performance, the Sunderland forward was left to rue a defensive display that allowed Manchester City to escape with a frantic 5-3 victory.

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a frantic victory at the Etihad Stadium, but the high-scoring affair left manager Enzo Maresca far from satisfied. Despite moving three points clear at the top of the table, the Italian coach hit out at his side's defensive lapses against a resilient Sunderland outfit.

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season after surviving a major scare in a chaotic 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. Antoine Semenyo led the way in attack for Enzo Maresca’s side, who moved three points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table after a match defined by clinical finishing and defensive fragility.