Man City edge Sunderland in eight-goal Etihad thriller

Manchester City outgunned Sunderland 5-3 in a pulsating Etihad encounter to move three points clear at the Premier League summit.

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What happened. Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad. The win lifts City three points clear at the top of the table.

• Eight goals scored in a pulsating Etihad encounter.
• City now lead the Premier League by three points.
• Sunderland pushed the hosts but fell short in a high-scoring defeat.

City's victory strengthens their grip on first place as the title race heats up.

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