Erling Haaland Sets Premier League Record as Manchester City Edge Sunderland in Thrilling 5-3 Match
Erling Haaland reached a unique milestone by scoring against Sunderland, completing his tally against every Premier League club he has faced. The Norwegian striker’s goal helped Manchester City secure a 5-3 win in a game packed with drama and goals.
City Prevail in an Eight-Goal Thriller
The match was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Despite falling behind early, Manchester City fought back hard to maintain their flawless record this season under new boss Enzo Maresca. Goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and two from Antoine Semenyo had Sunderland in a strong position. Yet it was Haaland who sealed the deal late in the game.
His 81st-minute strike not only confirmed the victory but also marked his fifth goal of the campaign and 117th in the Premier League overall. The goal was initially disallowed for offside but overturned after a VAR review, securing Haaland’s place in history.
Haaland’s Complete Premier League Set
Before this game, Sunderland were the only team Haaland hadn’t scored against despite facing them twice last season. Now, having found the net against all 25 clubs he has played against in the Premier League, he stands alone with this achievement. With this goal, he moves clear at the top of the Golden Boot race, one ahead of Alexander Isak, who recently scored for Liverpool against Bournemouth.
Brian Brobbey’s Historic Hat-Trick in Defeat
Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey also had a remarkable afternoon. His hat-trick made him the first player in six years to score three goals against Manchester City in a Premier League match, a feat last achieved by Jamie Vardy. It was also Sunderland’s first top-flight hat-trick since Jermain Defoe a decade ago.
Brobbey entered a select group of players who scored a treble against the league leaders, joining Robbie Fowler, Dirk Kuyt, and Romelu Lukaku. Sadly for him, Sunderland could not capitalize on this performance, becoming the first team to lose despite a Premier League hat-trick since Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz in 2007.
Maresca Joins Elite Managers with Perfect Start
Enzo Maresca’s side continues its perfect run, making him just the sixth Premier League manager to win his first five games with a club. The list includes famous names such as Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
With Haaland firing on all cylinders and their manager achieving early success, Manchester City looks ready to sustain this momentum as the season progresses.
- Date: 10 October 2026
- Kickoff: 17:00
- Next Matches: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland, Liverpool vs Manchester City
