The match proved to be an end-to-end encounter, with City taking the lead on three separate occasions. Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring with a free-kick that beat Robin Roefs at his near post, marking his first goal since his high-profile 125 million pound transfer. While Sunderland, fresh from their first European victory in 53 years, remained resilient, City’s attacking depth ultimately proved decisive. Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo both found the net to keep the hosts ahead, with Erling Haaland eventually sealing the result, ensuring he has now scored against every Premier League opponent he has faced.
United struggle as Liverpool edge past Bournemouth
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The draw leaves United with five points from their opening five matches, compounding the frustration of their midweek League Cup exit. Meanwhile, Fulham’s point was sufficient to lift them off the bottom of the table, pushing Tottenham into last place.
Iraola enjoys winning return to the south coast
In other Premier League action, Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Bournemouth in a match that marked Andoni Iraola’s return to his former club. Alexander Isak scored the decisive goal, firing home from a Cody Gakpo cross to register his fourth goal of the season. The win moves Liverpool up to sixth place, sitting just one point behind third-placed Brighton. In the day's final fixture, Leeds United were held to a goalless draw at home by Crystal Palace, missing an opportunity to climb into the top three.
