Sunderland take heart despite Man City defeat
Sunderland are still tracking Geny Catamo, while Sporting are pushing for a new deal to 2031 with an €80m release clause after rejecting the Black Cats' summer bid.
A fan round-up praised Brian Brobbey's hat-trick and Enzo Le Fée's creativity in Sunderland's 5-3 defeat at Manchester City, while also criticising sloppy passing, defensive errors and Granit Xhaka's display.
Regis Le Bris took pride in Sunderland's display in the 5-3 defeat at Manchester City, saying 'half chances get punished' at this level and questioning a missed handball before City's fourth.
Fenerbahce are reportedly considering a January move for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi, though it remains to be seen whether Sunderland would let him leave mid-season.
Enzo Maresca said Sunderland caused Manchester City major problems in a 5-3 thriller, praising their aggression, set-pieces and Brian Brobbey after the Black Cats' strong display.
Brian Brobbey said 'It's really hard to lose' after his hat-trick in Sunderland's 5-3 defeat at Manchester City, urging the Black Cats to 'keep going' after an encouraging display.
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is under criminal investigation in Lucerne over allegedly obtaining fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates and has been dropped by Switzerland.
Sunderland twice hit back through Brian Brobbey in a chaotic first half before his hat-trick was not enough in a 5-3 defeat, with Erling Haaland scoring Manchester City's fifth.
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad, despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick for the Black Cats.
Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in Sunderland's 5-3 loss at Manchester City made him only the fourth Premier League player to score three against the side starting the day top.
