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Manchester City vs Sunderland player ratings from this English Premier League clash on 20 September 2026 are headlined by a stunning individual display, as Manchester City won 5-3 despite Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey producing the standout performance of the match with a rating of 9.67.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Brian Brobbey was the best performer on the pitch, rated 9.67, built on a match-high three goals from five shots.
- Antoine Semenyo was Manchester City’s best performer, rated 9.01.
- Manchester City finished with an average rating of 6.8, while Sunderland averaged 6.54.
- Manchester City had two players rated 8.0 or higher and four at 7.0 or higher; Sunderland had one at 8.0+ and four at 7.0+.
- Robin Roefs was the lowest-rated player in the match, marked at 5.57.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Player Ratings
| Manchester City | Rating | Sunderland | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semenyo | 9.0 | Brobbey | 9.7 |
| Cherki | 8.0 | Fée | 7.7 |
| Haaland | 7.4 | Meunier | 7.1 |
| Fernández | 7.1 | Xhaka | 7.0 |
| Doku | 6.8 | Fofana | 6.6 |
| Guehi | 6.7 | Isidor | 6.3 |
| Ndiaye | 6.6 | Mukiele | 6.2 |
| Anderson | 6.3 | Angulo | 6.2 |
| Nunes | 6.3 | Ballard | 6.0 |
| Donnarumma | 6.2 | Sadiki | 5.9 |
| Gvardiol | 6.1 | Danso | 5.8 |
| Dias | 6.1 | Methalie | 5.7 |
| O’Reilly | 5.7 | Hume | 5.7 |
| Khusanov | – | Roefs | 5.6 |
| Elias | – | Talbi | – |
| Bouaddi | – | Rigg | – |
| Rulli | – | Ahoka | – |
| Kovačić | – | O’Nien | – |
| Aït-Nouri | – | Ellborg | – |
| Lewis | – | Alderete | – |
Top 5 Players
Brian Brobbey of Sunderland was rated 9.67, the highest mark of the match. His hat-trick produced a match-high three goals, backed up by a match-high five shots, while his ten duels won ranked second in the match.
Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City was rated 9.01. He scored twice, a tally only one other player in the match bettered, and added an assist that matched the joint-best return, while his three key passes ranked second overall.
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City was rated 8.0 across 85 minutes. He scored once and completed two accurate crosses, the second-most in the match, while his 61 accurate passes led every player on the pitch.
Enzo Le Fée of Sunderland was rated 7.7. His assist matched the best tally in the match, and he topped the game for both key passes with five and accurate crosses with three.
Erling Haaland of Manchester City was rated 7.42. He scored once and had four shots, a total bettered by only one other player in the match.
Man of the Match: Brian Brobbey
The Manchester City vs Sunderland man of the match award goes to Brian Brobbey, who finished 0.66 rating points clear of Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo, the next-best performer on the pitch. His dominance stretched beyond his finishing, with four aerial duels won ranking second among all players in the match.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fée (Sunderland) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| Brobbey (Sunderland) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Xhaka (Sunderland) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Ndiaye (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Angulo (Sunderland) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard (Sunderland) | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Mukiele (Sunderland) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Nunes (Manchester City) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Danso (Sunderland) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Anderson (Manchester City) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard (Sunderland) | 18 | 67% | 12 |
| Brobbey (Sunderland) | 12 | 83% | 10 |
| Anderson (Manchester City) | 11 | 73% | 8 |
| Methalie (Sunderland) | 10 | 60% | 6 |
| Fée (Sunderland) | 9 | 56% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brobbey (Sunderland) | 4 | 80% | 5 |
| Haaland (Manchester City) | 1 | 25% | 4 |
| Fofana (Sunderland) | 3 | 100% | 3 |
| Semenyo (Manchester City) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Angulo (Sunderland) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methalie (Sunderland) | 3 | 100% | 3 |
| Ndiaye (Manchester City) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| Brobbey (Sunderland) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Angulo (Sunderland) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Fée (Sunderland) | 2 | 5 |
| Xhaka (Sunderland) | 2 | 3 |
| Semenyo (Manchester City) | 0 | 3 |
| Ndiaye (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 |
| Mukiele (Sunderland) | 1 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
This Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland player ratings breakdown follows tips.gg’s standard scale, which runs from 1 to 10 and is calculated from individual match statistics, with a score of around 6.0 representing an average performance. Every player involved is rated using this method, and whoever finishes with the highest mark in the match – Brian Brobbey in this case – is flagged as the best performer.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Brian Brobbey was the best performer, rated 9.67 for Sunderland, ahead of Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo on 9.01.
What did Manchester City’s player ratings look like today?
Manchester City’s player ratings today averaged 6.8 across 13 rated players, with two players rated 8.0 or higher and four at 7.0 or higher; Antoine Semenyo topped the side on 9.01 while Nico O’Reilly was their lowest on 5.67.
What did Sunderland’s player ratings look like?
Sunderland’s player ratings averaged 6.54 across 14 rated players, with one player at 8.0 or higher and four at 7.0 or higher; Brian Brobbey led the side on 9.67 while Robin Roefs was rated lowest on 5.57.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Robin Roefs was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, marked at 5.57 for Sunderland.
What was the final score between Manchester City and Sunderland?
Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland in the English Premier League.