Manchester City Backed as Premier League Title Favourites After Sunderland Win
Manchester City moved three points clear at the Premier League summit before the international break after beating Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium.
What we know
- Antoine Semenyo scored twice for City, while Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland added the other goals.
- Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey struck a hat-trick, but it was not enough to deny Enzo Maresca’s side an eight-goal win.
- Reigning champions Arsenal lost 3-0 at Brighton, with Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas scoring before the interval and Chema Andres heading in after the break.
- Former France and Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes City are now the strongest side in the title fight, citing their midfield quality, experience and squad depth.
- Saha also pointed to Jeremy Doku’s impending return as another major boost for City.
What happens next
City return from the break with a major trip to Liverpool at Anfield, where they will aim to protect their perfect away record. Arsenal have three weeks to reset before hosting Leeds and know another stumble could hand City more room at the top.
