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Man City win surprising thriller but Sunderland expose growing problem

Brian Brobbey ran City's defence ragged and scored a hat-trick, leaving Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder – even in victory

Man City win surprising thriller but Sunderland expose growing problem

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Brian Brobbey ran City's defence ragged and scored a hat-trick, leaving Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder – even in victory

Man City 5-3 Sunderland: Brian Brobbey ran City's defence ragged and scored a hat-trick, leaving Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder – even in victory

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Brian Brobbey ran City's defence ragged and scored a hat-trick, leaving Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder – even in victory

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