Man City wins 8-goal thriller against Sunderland to move clear at top of Premier League
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Manchester City defeated Sunderland five to three on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium to move clear at the top of the Premier League table. New coach Enzo Maresca extended his winning start to the season to five matches, placing his side three points ahead of defending champion Arsenal. The chaotic match saw City twice squander their lead while Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey scored a hat trick to outshine Erling Haaland for large periods. Haaland ultimately secured the victory for the hosts by scoring City's fifth goal in the eighty-first minute. In other league action, Alexander Isak scored his fourth goal of the campaign as Liverpool defeated Bournemouth one to zero, while Leeds United and Crystal Palace played to a scoreless draw. Maresca has made a strong managerial start following Pep Guardiola's departure, though defensive vulnerabilities remain evident as City pursues the Premier League title after a two-year drought.
