Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing
The 1-0 win keeps Enzo Maresca's side close to Arsenal at the top, with United already eight points off the leaders after four games.
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca delivered a perfect Premier League debut, leading his 10-man side to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Maresca, who recently took over from Pep Guardiola, celebrated his flawless start by sprinting down the touchline in front of the travelling City fans. Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute left City with a daunting challenge, but Maresca's tactical genius and the contributions of new signings Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson proved decisive.
Erling Haaland secured the win with a goal after a VAR review confirmed that Fernandez was not interfering with play while attempting a header. United's frustration grew as they were left angry with the decision, which they branded unjust. Despite playing a man down for over an hour, City managed to outplay United, who could only watch helplessly as Maresca's side maintained their perfect start and climbed to the top of the Premier League standings.
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