In the fifth round of the Premier League, Manchester City secured a stunning 5-3 victory against Sunderland on their home turf.
A true goal fest unfolded before the break, with both teams netting five goals in the first 45 minutes. Remarkably, the Citizens took the lead three times in just one half.
This incredible sequence marks a unique achievement for the club, as Manchester City became the first team in their history to go ahead three times in the first half of a Premier League match. In the context of the entire Premier League history, this occurrence is only the seventh instance where a single team has managed to regain the lead on three occasions before half-time.
The victory further solidified Enzo Maresca's side at the top of the Premier League table, as the Citizens continue their perfect start with a maximum of 15 points from five matches.
