‘A disaster’ if Man City do not win, says Maresca after flawless start

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has lauded his team's flawless start under his leadership, predicting that their success will be quickly overshadowed if they fail to maintain their winning streak. The Italian manager, who succeeded Pep Guardiola, has led City to six consecutive victories across three competitions since their Community Shield loss to Arsenal.

Despite recent high-profile departures, including Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri, Maresca has secured a record £615 million (US$615 million) in player spending. Speaking ahead of their Premier League match against Sunderland, Maresca emphasized that he is solely focused on winning the next game, saying, "For me to be in this club is a privilege and to be in this club after a legend like Pep is a privilege.

I know if I don't win it's a disaster and it's normal, but I don't spend my day thinking who was here before and for how many years." The manager also revealed that his key players received a rest for Thursday's 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich, with young talents Floyd Samba and Allan making their debuts.