, Manuel Pellegrini 22 September 2015.
The Stadium of Light was exactly that as City entered the field in their new "Night Rising" florescent green 3rd strip. What put the fans in great humour though was the return to form, as City re-discovered their finishing to go 4-0 up in the first thirty six minutes and put the game beyond Sunderland.
The game was won in the opening half with goals from Augero (penalty 9'), De Bruyne curling past the keeper following a searing break (25'), an own goal from keeper Mannone as the ball cannoned off the post from Sterling's shot (33'), and finally a sweet curling strike from Sterling (36').
The second half was one of containment, but did allow City to give game time to three of the younger squad members. Patrick Roberts was given a full half hour and Manu Garcia, and George Evans made their full debuts late on. George Evan's having now represented City at all age groups from Under 8s to first team, was one of the highlights, with his after match interview showing his obvious delight as a fan and player.
Not a game to set too much by, but a confidence giving win never the less.
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