African Players in Europe: Semenyo Brace Helps City Top Table
Antoine Semenyo's brace and Erling Haaland's late goal secured victory despite Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey's hat trick in a high-scoring encounter.
- On Sunday, Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after defeating Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium, securing three points ahead of defending champion Arsenal.
- Coach Enzo Maresca extended his perfect winning start to five games after taking on the daunting task of replacing Guardiola over the summer.
- Forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice for City, while Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey recorded a hat trick in the high-scoring encounter.
- City squandered leads twice in the first half before halftime, revealing defensive vulnerabilities the team must address to end a two-year title drought.
- The victory places City three points clear of second-placed Arsenal as the Premier League enters the international break.
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London. Manchester City yesterday beat 5-3 to Sunderland and became the leader of the English Premier League in a match that took place at the Etihad Stadium.
African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND ANTOINE SEMENYO (Manchester City) Semenyo scored his first goals this season in the win over Sunderland. He netted in the 43rd minute, lashing home from close-range for City's third goal. He struck again with a composed finish from Rayan Cherki's pass in the 57th minute to put City 4-2 up at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca's side survived Brian Brobbey's hat-tri…
Haaland didn't just help Man City to a crucial victory. His goal against Sunderland completed the tally of goals he's scored against in the Premier League.
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