Manchester City capitalizes on Arsenal's loss, leads Premier League table
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:39 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Manchester City seized the opportunity to take the lead in the Premier League following Arsenal's loss to Brighton on September 19. City remains the only team with a 100% winning record, progressing under coach Enzo Maresca, who is in the midst of a five-game winning streak. Key performances came from Antoine Semenyo, who scored two goals, and Erling Haaland, who added to his scoring record against all Premier League teams. City will face a significant test against unbeaten Liverpool after a three-week break starting October 11.
- •City is three points clear at the top of the table.
- •Enzo Maresca has won his first five Premier League matches.
- •Erling Haaland has now scored against all 25 Premier League teams.
- •City scored five goals in their latest match at home.
- •Next match is against unbeaten Liverpool on October 11.
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"Arsenal's stunning loss at Brighton on Saturday opened the door for Manchester City and they took full advantage. Enzo Maresca has become only the sixth Premier League manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge at a club after Carlo Ancelotti, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and Pep Guardiola when he took over at City in 2016.
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