Man City moves three points clear in Premier League standings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Manchester City leads the Premier League after a 5-3 victory over Sunderland. The win puts them three points ahead at the top of the table following Arsenal's loss to Brighton. City remains unbeaten in their first five games of the season. Manager Enzo Maresca emphasized the early stage of the season, highlighting the growth from various match experiences so far.
- •Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland.
- •They are now three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
- •City remains the only team with five wins from five matches.
- •Enzo Maresca emphasized it's early in the season.
- •Arsenal's defeat to Brighton facilitated City’s rise in the standings.
- 5:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s early” – Maresca after Man City move clear at the top of the table
"‘I prefer to win 1-0 than 5-3 but expected a difficult game’ Semenyo scored twice in 5-3 victory against Sunderland Enzo Maresca dismissed the idea of Manchester City pulling ahead in the title race after Sunday’s 5-3 win over Sunderland, with the manager stating it is “too early” in the season. The frantic victory at the Etihad Stadium gave City 15 points from their opening five league matches, three more than Arsenal after the champions lost at Brighton on Saturday. Maresca was asked about his team being top before the three-week international break. Continue reading...
"Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca insisted it is still early days after his side moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.After Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton yesterday, City ar...
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 20, 2026, 5:22 PMMaresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top
‘I prefer to win 1-0 than 5-3 but expected a difficult game’ Semenyo scored twice in 5-3 victory against Sunderland Enzo Maresca dismissed the idea of Manchester City pulling ahead in the title race after Sunday’s 5-3 win over Sunderland, with the manager stating it is “too early” in the season. The frantic victory at the Etihad Stadium gave City 15 points from their opening five league matches, three more than Arsenal after the champions lost at Brighton on Saturday. Maresca was asked about his team being top before the three-week international break. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:35 PM“It’s early” – Maresca after Man City move clear at the top of the table
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca insisted it is still early days after his side moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.After Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton yesterday, City ar...
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