Perfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City head into the international break in a jubilant mood after enjoying the perfect 24 hours this weekend.
Manchester City began their season on a perfect 24-hour streak after City thrashed Brighton 3-0 on Saturday, followed by a thrilling 5-3 win over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged it was his team's toughest test so far, but the positive result marks an ideal start to his tenure, replacing long-time predecessor Pep Guardiola.
City have now won seven straight games across all competitions, establishing an unassailable three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Manager Maresca expressed pride in his team's performance, despite conceding three goals in the Sunderland game, which he deemed "too easy." The team's strong start has put pressure on Arsenal, who were previously expected to retain their title.
However, Maresca's side will face a challenging away match against Liverpool on October 11, after a three-week international break.
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