Sunderland earn praise despite Manchester City defeat
Sunderland pushed Manchester City hard in a 5-3 defeat, with Brobbey’s hat-trick and aggressive approach unsettling City’s defence in an eight-goal Etihad thriller.
Chelsea are again tracking Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey after his hat-trick in a 5-3 defeat by Manchester City, with interest revived after his strong display at the Etihad. Livescore
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has been dropped by Switzerland for this break after admitting he obtained a forged Covid-19 certificate in 2022 and now faces an investigation.
Sunderland’s four points from five games should not alarm fans, with the case made that a tough start, Brobbey’s hat-trick and an improving attack offer encouragement.
Sunderland were reportedly 10 minutes from signing Marseille forward Igor Paixao for €30m on deadline day before the move was halted after intervention from the French club's hierarchy.
Sunderland won praise for a brave, high-press display in the 5-3 defeat at Manchester City, with the away support described as loud and proud despite the loss.
Brobbey was named Player of the Week after scoring Sunderland’s three goals in a 5-3 loss at Manchester City, ending his goalless start to the season with a hat-trick at the Etihad.
Le Bris praised Sunderland’s resilience after a 5-3 loss at Manchester City, saying there was "no compromise" in their approach. Brobbey’s hat-trick underlined that belief despite defeat.
16 Sunderland players are away on international duty, with Brobbey joining the Netherlands after his hat-trick and Chris Rigg stepping up to England U-20s.
