Enzo Maresca aims to close gap to Arsenal in first season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Enzo Maresca, the new manager of Manchester City, has expressed his intention to narrow the points gap to Arsenal in the ongoing Premier League season. Last season, City finished seven points behind Arsenal, the reigning champions. Maresca's focus is on improving the team's performance to challenge for the title. The competitive in the league is intensifying as teams seek to unseat Arsenal's dominance. As the season progresses, Manchester City will look to address its weaknesses and build momentum.
- •Enzo Maresca is in his first season as Manchester City manager.
- •Manchester City finished last season seven points behind Arsenal.
- •Maresca aims to improve City's performance in the league.
- •The Premier League race is becoming more competitive.
- •City plans to build momentum as the season unfolds.
"Enzo Maresca has revealed part of his intention in his first season as Manchester City boss is to "close the gap to Arsenal", after finishing seven points shy of the Premier League champions last term.
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