Man City beaten at Aston Villa as perfect Premier League start ends

Manchester City are preparing to take on Aston Villa in a Premier League match, aiming to extend their flawless start to the season. The Italian manager's team has won all seven games thus far. This puts Manchester City third in the all-time list for the most consecutive wins in a Premier League campaign, starting from the first weekend. Only Chelsea holds the record for the best start, with a winning streak of nine games in 2005/06.

Chelsea secured that record with a dream start under Jose Mourinho, winning their opening nine matches before drawing 1-1 at Everton. The Blues went on to win 20 of their first 22 games, clinching a second consecutive title. Manchester City can match Liverpool's eight-win record from the 2019/20 season. Jurgen Klopp's side accomplished eight consecutive victories before drawing with Manchester United.

That season, Liverpool set the highest start to a campaign in Europe's top five leagues, amassing 79 points from a possible 81 (26 wins, one draw) before losing to Watford. Ultimately, Liverpool concluded the season with 99 points, securing their first league title in 30 years.

These records prompt an inquiry into how Manchester City's current run and other historic starts rank among the best. Chelsea's dominant title defenses and Liverpool's march towards the championship in 2019/20 are notable examples of exceptional starts. Here are the teams that have recorded the most consecutive wins from the opening weekend of a Premier League season:

Manchester City's winning streak is presently ongoing.