Match centre
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The rest of Matchweek 5
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Head to head
In their 19 most recent meetings on record, Manchester City lead 12-4, with 3 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Rob Jones. Yellow cards: Manchester City 0, Sunderland 1. No red cards.
VAR
VAR overturns recorded by the data feed in this game:
- Goal awarded after VAR review: Manchester City, Erling Haaland, 83'.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
Every VAR overturn this season: Manchester City and Sunderland. All the Matchweek 5 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Manchester City, and around 3,000 Sunderland fans are housed in the South Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Manchester City v Sunderland hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Etihad Stadium, booked directly with Manchester City's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Manchester City hospitality guide covers the lounges at Etihad Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Manchester City's official pages before booking.
Getting to Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium is in Manchester. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Manchester City away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Manchester City came into this game having beaten Manchester United 1-0. Sunderland came into this game having lost 0-2 to Arsenal. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Stadium of Light: Sunderland v Manchester City →
Common questions
What was the score?
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Manchester City and Sunderland last meet?
20 Sept 2026: Man City 5–3 Sunderland (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.