Man City v Sunderland
Match Timeline & Momentum
Commentary
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 5-3 SUNDERLAND
Though Mukiele cuts an excellent cross back from the right byline, Fofana can only steer his header straight at Donnarumma. It's a simple stop for City's goalkeeper, who has been beaten three times but will still end up on the winning side.
With maximum points essentially safe, Man City are set to lead the Premier League by three from Arsenal heading into the international break. That represents a very impressive start to the Maresca era.
As there will be at least five more minutes added for stoppages, there's still time for a ninth goal in this crazy game.
OFF THE POST! After Donnarumma dives down to make a sharp stop from Mukiele's fierce cross-shot, the ball breaks to Ballard. His 10-yard shot is heavily deflected, and it spins behind for a corner via the left-hand post!
Out of 25 Premier League opponents he's already faced, Sunderland stood alone as the only club to prevent Haaland from scoring, spoling an otherwise perfect record. He's now completed the set, and that strike seems to have finished off the Black Cats.
Shot Map
Team Stats
2.72
Expected Goals
4.25
55%
Possession
45%
6 (38%)
Shots on Goal
9 (53%)
3
Big Chances Created
7
6
Corners Won
5
404 (86%)
Accurate Passes
315 (82%)
36
Duels Won
55
4
Saves
1
14
Fouls Committed
14
