EPL: Man City Overcome Sunderland, Man-U Hold Fulham

Manchester City went three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after defeating Sunderland 5-3 at home on Sunday, while Man United held Fulham to a 1-1 draw away from home.

New signing Enzo Fernandez curled in a free-kick in the ninth minute to give City the lead but the lead only lasted three minutes before Brian Brobbey restored parity for Sunderland.

Man City took the lead again in the 29th minute when the ball fell to Rayan Cherki in the box, the french international made no mistake in poking the ball into the net.

Sunderland equalised again when Thomas Meunier found Brobbey with a beautiful pass, the forward converted to an empty net before half time.

Anthony Semenyo gave City respite in the second half with a brace but Brian Brobbey scored his third of the game to put pressure on City.

Striker Erling Haaland scored City’s fifth goal late on to secure the win for Enzo Merasca’s men.

Manchester City Manager Enzo Maresca said the game was difficult but it was good his side manage to win.