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Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 to stay top of Premier League

Manchester City maintained their perfect start with a five-goal victory over Sunderland, while Erling Haaland reached a unique milestone by scoring against his 25th different Premier League opponent.

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0%50%100%9%12 Sept, 18:39 UTCnowThe Guardian Sport: Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top · 20 Sept, 17:22 UTCwww.espn.com: Haaland reaches milestone with goal against 25th Premier League team · 20 Sept, 16:52 UTCwww.espn.com: Man City down Sunderland in eight-goal thriller · 20 Sept, 16:01 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Semenyo helps perfect Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brobbey hat-trick · 20 Sept, 14:59 UTCwww.espn.com: Maresca has been pushing all the right buttons in perfect Man City start · 17 Sept, 23:28 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Manchester City v Norwich City: Carabao Cup third round – live · 17 Sept, 17:03 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Hull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers · 17 Sept, 16:06 UTCThe Guardian Sport: De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback · 16 Sept, 21:18 UTCAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United · 16 Sept, 13:49 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal · 16 Sept, 11:40 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests? · 15 Sept, 07:00 UTCThe Guardian Sport: In Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge · 14 Sept, 15:00 UTCwww.espn.com: Man United's Martínez: Haaland goal decision an 'injustice' · 13 Sept, 19:59 UTCAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby · 13 Sept, 18:39 UTCwww.espn.com: Haaland goal decides VAR-heavy Manchester derby for 10-man City · 13 Sept, 17:55 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United · 13 Sept, 17:32 UTCThe Guardian Sport: Premier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live · 13 Sept, 07:00 UTCBBC Sport: Man City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller to go three points clear · 20 Sept, 19:00 UTCBBC Sport: Perfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal · 20 Sept, 16:34 UTCSkySports: Eight goals and complete CHAOS as Man City somehow beat Sunderland · 20 Sept, 15:49 UTCSkySports: Man City go top after winning EIGHT-goal thriller against Sunderland · 20 Sept, 15:49 UTCBBC Sport: Hat-trick hero Brobbey on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland · 20 Sept, 14:59 UTCBBC Sport: Man City strike late to beat Liverpool and maintain perfect start · 18 Sept, 22:06 UTCSI Feed: Enzo Maresca Is Digging Up Old Manchester Derby Beef to Make a Point · 16 Sept, 15:30 UTCBBC Sport: Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner · 16 Sept, 11:07 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Loss to Manchester City exposes Manchester United's stagnant attack under Michael Carrick · 15 Sept, 18:08 UTCSI Feed: Youri Tielemans Remark a Reminder of Man Utd’s Ongoing Problem · 14 Sept, 17:45 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Premier League Power Rankings: Man City down United, while it's doom and gloom for Tottenham · 14 Sept, 11:45 UTCBBC Sport: Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy · 13 Sept, 22:20 UTCSI Feed: Three Takeaways From Man City’s Unlikely Victory in Theatrical Manchester Derby · 13 Sept, 21:00 UTCBBC Sport: Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red · 13 Sept, 19:06 UTCSI Feed: Why Erling Haaland’s ‘Offside’ Winner Against Man Utd Was Allowed · 13 Sept, 18:20 UTCBBC Sport: Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal · 13 Sept, 18:13 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Manchester City's derby win another sign of worry for inconsistent Manchester United · 13 Sept, 18:04 UTCSI Feed: Man Utd vs. Man City Player Ratings: Haaland Redeems Foden’s Beckham Moment · 13 Sept, 17:58 UTCSkySports: Haaland scores controversial derby winner for Man City after Foden red · 13 Sept, 17:36 UTCBBC Sport: Foden red but Haaland scores winner - Utd v City player ratings · 13 Sept, 17:27 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Manchester Derby: Manchester City face Manchester United without Pep Guardiola for the first time in a decade · 12 Sept, 19:22 UTC

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The story so far

7 publishers have covered this in 53 articles since 7 Sept 2026. The Guardian Sport published first, on 7 September at 21:55 UTC; CBS Sports Headlines followed 23h 51m later. The most recent article, from BBC Sport, appeared on 20 September at 19:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Guardian Sport (major outlet), Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), CBS Sports Headlines, SkySports, BBC Sport, SI Feed.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Will Manchester City win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Championship? — the market puts it at 9%, with $11 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 20 Jun 2027. The Yes outcome occurs if Manchester City wins the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League title. The No outcome applies if any other team wins or if Manchester City is eliminated before taking the trophy. Readers often mistake a single match victory, like the derby win mentioned in the linked story, for winning the entire tournament.
  • Will Erling Haaland (Man City) be the top goalscorer of the 2026-27 Premier League season? — the market puts it at 68%, with $33 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 15 Jun 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Erling Haaland scores more goals than any other player in the 2026-27 Premier League season, and No otherwise. Only goals from official league matches count toward this total, while cup or European goals are excluded. Readers often mistakenly include goals scored in international competitions or assume a tie breaks in favor of the most famous player rather than alphabetical order.
  • Will Sunderland win the 2026-27 English Premier League (EPL) Championship? — the market puts it at 0%, with $19 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 30 May 2027. The Yes outcome occurs if Sunderland is officially declared the champion of the 2026-27 English Premier League season. The No outcome applies if any other team wins, or if Sunderland becomes mathematically unable to win before the season concludes. Readers often mistake a single match result for the final championship standing.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Will Manchester City win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Championship? at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. The Guardian SportMaresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto—
  2. The Guardian SportHaaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto—
  3. CBS Sports HeadlinesManchester City are trading Pep Guardiola's flair for something plainer — and it's working—
  4. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraHaaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League—
  5. www.espn.comErling Haaland came up big again in UCL win -- but is he all Man City has?—
  6. SkySportsHaaland scores twice in win over Porto but Man City struggle to impress—
  7. The Guardian SportRosario ‘grabbed my bottom’ during Manchester City’s win at Porto, claims Haaland—
  8. BBC SportHaaland strikes twice as Manchester City secure win at Porto—
  9. SkySportsMan City's midfield options prove Rodri is replaceable after all—
  10. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraCity boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby—
  11. Show 43 later sources
    1. BBC SportMaresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias—
    2. BBC SportNew Man City signings desperate to win - Dias—
    3. The Guardian SportAll change for Maresca: the data behind Manchester City’s rapid player turnover—
    4. The Guardian USThis week’s soccer questions: were we wrong about Man City and does the Ballon d’Or ignore Americans?—
    5. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraManchester United vs Man City: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups—
    6. CBS Sports HeadlinesManchester Derby: Manchester City face Manchester United without Pep Guardiola for the first time in a decade9%
    7. The Guardian SportPremier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live9%
    8. BBC SportFoden red but Haaland scores winner - Utd v City player ratings9%
    9. The Guardian SportManchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United9%
    10. SkySportsHaaland scores controversial derby winner for Man City after Foden red9%
    11. www.espn.comHaaland goal decides VAR-heavy Manchester derby for 10-man City9%
    12. SI FeedMan Utd vs. Man City Player Ratings: Haaland Redeems Foden’s Beckham Moment9%
    13. CBS Sports HeadlinesManchester City's derby win another sign of worry for inconsistent Manchester United9%
    14. BBC SportCarrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal9%
    15. SI FeedWhy Erling Haaland’s ‘Offside’ Winner Against Man Utd Was Allowed9%
    16. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraHaaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby9%
    17. BBC SportHaaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red9%
    18. www.espn.comMan United's Martínez: Haaland goal decision an 'injustice'9%
    19. SI FeedThree Takeaways From Man City’s Unlikely Victory in Theatrical Manchester Derby9%
    20. BBC SportIntelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy9%
    21. CBS Sports HeadlinesPremier League Power Rankings: Man City down United, while it's doom and gloom for Tottenham9%
    22. The Guardian SportIn Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge9%
    23. SI FeedYouri Tielemans Remark a Reminder of Man Utd’s Ongoing Problem9%
    24. The Guardian SportAre Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests?9%
    25. CBS Sports HeadlinesLoss to Manchester City exposes Manchester United's stagnant attack under Michael Carrick9%
    26. BBC SportMaresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner9%
    27. The Guardian SportMaresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal9%
    28. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMaresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United9%
    29. SI FeedEnzo Maresca Is Digging Up Old Manchester Derby Beef to Make a Point9%
    30. The Guardian SportDe Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback9%
    31. The Guardian SportHull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers9%
    32. The Guardian SportManchester City v Norwich City: Carabao Cup third round – live9%
    33. www.espn.comMaresca has been pushing all the right buttons in perfect Man City start9%
    34. BBC SportMan City strike late to beat Liverpool and maintain perfect start9%
    35. The Guardian SportSemenyo helps perfect Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brobbey hat-trick9%
    36. BBC SportHat-trick hero Brobbey on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland9%
    37. SkySportsEight goals and complete CHAOS as Man City somehow beat Sunderland9%
    38. SkySportsMan City go top after winning EIGHT-goal thriller against Sunderland9%
    39. www.espn.comMan City down Sunderland in eight-goal thriller9%
    40. BBC SportPerfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal9%
    41. www.espn.comHaaland reaches milestone with goal against 25th Premier League team9%
    42. The Guardian SportMaresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top9%
    43. BBC SportMan City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller to go three points clear9%
  12. Current odds9%

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top The Guardian Sport ·
  2. Haaland reaches milestone with goal against 25th Premier League team www.espn.com ·
  3. Man City down Sunderland in eight-goal thriller www.espn.com ·
  4. Semenyo helps perfect Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brobbey hat-trick The Guardian Sport ·
  5. Maresca has been pushing all the right buttons in perfect Man City start www.espn.com ·
  6. Manchester City v Norwich City: Carabao Cup third round – live The Guardian Sport ·
Show 47 more sources
  1. Hull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers The Guardian Sport ·
  2. De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback The Guardian Sport ·
  3. Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  4. Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal The Guardian Sport ·
  5. Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests? The Guardian Sport ·
  6. In Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge The Guardian Sport ·
  7. Man United's Martínez: Haaland goal decision an 'injustice' www.espn.com ·
  8. Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  9. Haaland goal decides VAR-heavy Manchester derby for 10-man City www.espn.com ·
  10. Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United The Guardian Sport ·
  11. Premier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live The Guardian Sport ·
  12. Manchester United vs Man City: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  13. This week’s soccer questions: were we wrong about Man City and does the Ballon d’Or ignore Americans? The Guardian US ·
  14. All change for Maresca: the data behind Manchester City’s rapid player turnover The Guardian Sport ·
  15. City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  16. Rosario ‘grabbed my bottom’ during Manchester City’s win at Porto, claims Haaland The Guardian Sport ·
  17. Erling Haaland came up big again in UCL win -- but is he all Man City has? www.espn.com ·
  18. Haaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  19. Haaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto The Guardian Sport ·
  20. Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto The Guardian Sport ·
  21. Man City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller to go three points clear BBC Sport
  22. Perfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal BBC Sport
  23. Eight goals and complete CHAOS as Man City somehow beat Sunderland SkySports
  24. Man City go top after winning EIGHT-goal thriller against Sunderland SkySports
  25. Hat-trick hero Brobbey on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland BBC Sport
  26. Man City strike late to beat Liverpool and maintain perfect start BBC Sport
  27. Enzo Maresca Is Digging Up Old Manchester Derby Beef to Make a Point SI Feed
  28. Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner BBC Sport
  29. Loss to Manchester City exposes Manchester United's stagnant attack under Michael Carrick CBS Sports Headlines
  30. Youri Tielemans Remark a Reminder of Man Utd’s Ongoing Problem SI Feed
  31. Premier League Power Rankings: Man City down United, while it's doom and gloom for Tottenham CBS Sports Headlines
  32. Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy BBC Sport
  33. Three Takeaways From Man City’s Unlikely Victory in Theatrical Manchester Derby SI Feed
  34. Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red BBC Sport
  35. Why Erling Haaland’s ‘Offside’ Winner Against Man Utd Was Allowed SI Feed
  36. Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal BBC Sport
  37. Manchester City's derby win another sign of worry for inconsistent Manchester United CBS Sports Headlines
  38. Man Utd vs. Man City Player Ratings: Haaland Redeems Foden’s Beckham Moment SI Feed
  39. Haaland scores controversial derby winner for Man City after Foden red SkySports
  40. Foden red but Haaland scores winner - Utd v City player ratings BBC Sport
  41. Manchester Derby: Manchester City face Manchester United without Pep Guardiola for the first time in a decade CBS Sports Headlines
  42. New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias BBC Sport
  43. Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias BBC Sport
  44. Man City's midfield options prove Rodri is replaceable after all SkySports
  45. Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City secure win at Porto BBC Sport
  46. Haaland scores twice in win over Porto but Man City struggle to impress SkySports
  47. Manchester City are trading Pep Guardiola's flair for something plainer — and it's working CBS Sports Headlines

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