Enzo Le Fée

Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds at the Stadium of Light extended their winless run to six games. Brian Brobbey went closest for the hosts on his return from injury but James Trafford saved well, while Robin Roefs denied Sean Longstaff late on. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty claim was waved away by Stuart Attwell and confirmed by VAR. Leeds climb to seventh.

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has vowed the Stadium of Light will be ‘on fire’ for Wednesday night’s Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar, as the Black Cats prepare for only their second European adventure in 53 years.

Sunderland hand Enzo Le Fee new five-year deal after historic European return

Enzo Le Fee has signed a new five-year contract with Sunderland until 2031, rewarding the French midfielder who became the club's first European goalscorer in 53 years and has been their standout performer since arriving from Roma.

Pure chaos at the Etihad: City edge eight-goal classic as Brobbey hat-trick cannot save Sunderland

Manchester City produced an extraordinary, chaotic 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad, winning a tug-of-war against an aggressive Black Cats side despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick.

Man City 5-3 Sunderland player ratings: Brobbey perfect 10 in defeat as Semenyo stars

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey picked up a perfect 10 for his hat-trick in defeat, while Antoine Semenyo (9) and Rayan Cherki (8) shone as Manchester City won 5-3 at the Etihad.

Brian Brobbey's hat-trick was not enough for Sunderland as Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo (twice) and Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to a chaotic 5-3 win that moves them three points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of the international break.