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Brian Brobbey scored a hat trick for Sunderland in a five three defeat against Manchester City.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 20 September 2026
Brian Brobbey delivered a stunning individual performance during a wild eight goal match at Manchester City. The striker entered the fixture without a goal this season before finding the back of the net three times. His goals made him the first Sunderland player to score a Premier League hat trick in a decade.
Brobbey enters rare company
The treble placed Brobbey alongside rare company in Premier League history. He became only the fourth player to score three goals against a team starting the day at the top of the league table. Despite his heroics, Sunderland left empty handed after conceding five goals.
Rare losing hat trick
Scoring three goals usually guarantees at least a point for a player and his club. History shows that only six players have scored a hat trick in the Premier League and still lost the match. Brobbey joins that unwanted club as the first player to suffer this fate in many years.
Next fixtures for sunderland
Sunderland now enters the international break with four points from five matches. The team has shown an ability to score away from home by finding the net in nine consecutive away fixtures. Bettors should note their attacking threat on the road.
Market implications
Brobbey scoring three goals will shorten his odds in the top goalscorer market while Sunderland might drift in relegation odds due to defensive frailties.