Manchester Metropolis continued their excellent begin to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 5–2 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Former Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández opened the scoring within the ninth minute, Rayan Cherki added Metropolis’s second within the twenty ninth minute, Antoine Semenyo struck twice (43’, 57’), and Erling Haaland sealed the win within the 81st minute.
After the match, Rayan Cherki was interviewed, and Softfootball gives the complete transcript under.
On the match:
It was an awesome sport, and we all know the standard of Sunderland. They’ve some superb gamers, and we have now to maintain working.
On Sunderland’s attacking model:
No, I wasn’t shocked. We knew their high quality, however we didn’t press in addition to we wanted to within the first half. We modified that within the second half and noticed the distinction.
On preferring open‑world video games (open matches):
Sure. When the sport is open, we discover more room and have extra time to decide on the fitting tempo and the fitting go. We’re very pleased with this win.
On his objective:
I’m very comfortable as a result of it gave us the two–1 lead. I at all times wish to assist my teammates with assists, but additionally rating loads of targets.
On the followers:
I really like the followers too. I believe they loved an awesome sport at present, and I’m very comfortable for them.
On Metropolis’s seven consecutive wins and being three factors clear:
Sure, nevertheless it’s solely the start and the highway continues to be lengthy. We’re not enthusiastic about successful the title now; we take it one sport at a time.
On becoming a member of the nationwide group:
In fact. We have now a brand new coach, and we’ll preserve working and have a good time.
Manchester Metropolis’s victory retains them three factors clear on the prime, extending their successful streak to seven straight league matches. Cherki’s affect continues to develop, together with his creativity, targets and management proving very important.
