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Enzo Fernandez scores first Man City goal with brilliantly disguised free kick

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Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY Network
Enzo Fernandez scores first Man City goal with brilliantly disguised free kick
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Enzo Fernández scored his first Manchester City goal in some style on Sunday, Sept. 20, catching Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs out with a disguised free kick.

In the ninth minute of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadum, Fernández stood over a free kick on the side of the 18-yard box.

Though he was in a position that would typically call for a cross, the Argentina international instead whipped a shot into the near post that Roefs couldn't keep out.

The goal was the start of a wild first half, which would see four more goals as City went into the break ahead 3-2. Enzo Maresca's side went on to win 5-3, making it five wins from five to start the season.

Fernández moved from Chelsea to Manchester City in a record deal on deadline day , joining for a reported fee of $168 million (€145 million).

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