Brobbey hits hat-trick on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland

Manchester City secured the top position in the Premier League with a 5-3 victory against Sunderland, despite Brian Brobbey earning a hat-trick but ultimately being on the losing side. Erling Haaland ended a frustrating streak by scoring the final goal. Player ratings for the match are as follows:

Gianluigi Donnarumma: 5 - Had difficulty with Sunderland's goals, but was ineffective in aerial duels.

Matheus Nunes: 5 - Missed a chance to pass to Brobbey when a pass came over the top.

Ruben Dias: 5 - Fumbled Brobbey's opening goal and was unable to reach a loose ball in midfield.

Marc Guehi: 5 - Played an assist alongside his name and had an otherwise poor game.

Josko Gvardiol: 6 - Failed to close down Enzo le Fee for Sunderland's second goal, but provided the cross for Haaland's goal.

Elliot Anderson: 6 - Received jeers from Sunderland fans but made more passes than any other player.

Enzo Fernandez: 7 - Curled in a beautiful free-kick for his first City goal and was frequently in the box.

Iliman Ndiaye: 6 - Played well, starting in place of injured Phil Foden, but missed an assist opportunity.

Antoine Semenyo: 9 - Scored two goals and kept possession, passing the ball to Rayan Cherki for City's second.

Rayan Cherki: 8 - Scored one goal and assisted the other, displaying quick feet and trickery throughout.

Erling Haaland: 6 - Sunderland was the only team he hadn't scored against, but missed an easy opportunity and failed to capitalize on a late chance.

Jeremy Doku (on 74, Ndiaye): 6 - Returned from a calf injury and played his first league minutes this season.

Nico O'Reilly (on 85, Cherki): 6 - Should have scored the second goal upon coming on.

Substitutes not used: Rulli, Kovacic, Ait-Nouri, Bouaddi, Allan, Khusanov, Lewis Robin Roefs. Lewis Robin Roefs was particularly disappointed for missing the first goal.

Nordi Mukiele: 5 - Faced a tough challenge from Semenyo, who scored twice.

Kevin Danso: 5 - Committed a poor clearance, allowing Cherki to score the third goal.

Dan Ballard: 5 - Injured by Sunderland's fast pace in the opening 45 minutes.

Dayann Methalie: 5 - Given a difficult game from the start and booked inside ten minutes.

Granit Xhaka: 6 - Scored twice to help City regain the lead but ultimately left with no points.

Noah Sadiki: 6 - Displayed ability when finding space for a shot but missed a chance to score.

Thomas Meunier: 7 - Almost scored the second goal but found himself in an advantageous position for Brobbey's celebrating goal.

Enzo le Fee: 8 - Delivered a nice assist for Brobbey's equalizer and a clever pass for his second goal.

Nilson Angulo: 6 - Failed to convert a golden chance early on but provided the assist for Brobbey's third goal.

Brian Brobbey: 10 - Had a hat-trick hero game, scoring three goals in close range.