Manchester City took the lead in the ninth minute, thanks to a free-kick goal from Enzo Fernandez. However, Sunderland equalised just three minutes later, with Brian Brobbey scoring his first goal of the match, assisted by Enzo Le Fee. The match continued to be a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances. Rayan Cherki then scored the second goal for Manchester City, assisted by Enzo Le Fee, but Sunderland equalised once again through Brobbey. The match remained intense, with both teams scoring multiple goals. In the end, Manchester City emerged victorious, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal after the VAR intervened to overturn an initial offside call.