Man City go top after eight-goal thriller against Sunderland

Manchester City climbed to the Premier League summit after an eight-goal spectacle against Sunderland.

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What happened. Manchester City won an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland in the Premier League. The victory moved City to the top of the table.

• The match produced eight goals in total.
• City's win lifted them to first place in the Premier League.
• Sunderland were the opponents in the high-scoring encounter.

City's climb to the top adds pressure on their title rivals in the Premier League race.

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