4 first impressions as Man City send another warning before the break

Manchester City secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, ensuring they enter the international break with a perfect 15 points from five English Premier League matches. Enzo Maresca's side faced a resilient Sunderland squad that repeatedly leveled the score during the first half and early in the second half.

Newly acquired Enzo Fernandez scored an early goal for Manchester City, though Sunderland quickly responded. Despite defensive vulnerabilities that left open spaces for the visitors, Manchester City managed to secure the win, showing a significant improvement from the seven points they held at the same stage last season.