Sunderland
Monday, 21 September 2026
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Granit Xhaka apologises after Switzerland withdraw him from camp
Granit Xhaka has been withdrawn from Switzerland’s squad as prosecutors investigate a Covid-19 vaccine certificate issue. He has apologised.
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Brian Brobbey hat-trick in defeat for Sunderland
Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick in Sunderland’s 5-3 defeat by Manchester City, becoming only the fifth different player to do so in Premier League history.
Sunday, 20 September 2026
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Enzo Maresca fumes after Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland was too open, insisting he would prefer a 1-0 and criticising soft set-piece goals.
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Manchester City survive Brian Brobbey scare to beat Sunderland 5-3
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brian Brobbey's hat-trick, keeping their perfect start and a three-point lead at the top.
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Manchester City player ratings vs Sunderland after wild 5-3 win
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3, but Semenyo's 9.0 and Brobbey's 9.7 ratings told the real story before Haaland's late winner.
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Friday, 18 September 2026
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Manchester City vs Sunderland: Maresca warns of City's toughest test yet
Enzo Maresca says Sunderland will be Manchester City’s toughest test so far, with City rotating after their Carabao Cup win at Norwich.
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Manchester City wait on Doku before Sunderland
Manchester City could get Jeremy Doku back for Sunderland, while Phil Foden is suspended after his Manchester derby red card.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Sunderland shirt reaches Pope Leo before Europa League return
Sunderland chaplain Father Marc Lyden-Smith gave Pope Leo a custom shirt before the Europa League return, and the pope promised prayers.
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: Le Bris hints at a strong team
Regis Le Bris has hinted Sunderland may go strong against AZ Alkmaar as the club prepares for its first European fixture in 53 years.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma rejects Manchester City transition talk
Gianluigi Donnarumma tells Sky Sports Manchester City are not in a transition year after a faultless start and derby win.



