Manchester City leads Premier League with perfect start after five wins
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Manchester City has started the Premier League season with five consecutive victories, establishing a three-point lead over defending champions Arsenal. This strong performance occurs in the early weeks of the season, amidst discussions regarding the implications of their financial fair play standings. As the international break commences, teams will assess their positions ahead of matches resuming next month.
- •Manchester City has won all five of their matches this season.
- •They lead the Premier League by three points over Arsenal.
- •This season marks their campaign following Pep Guardiola's departure.
- •The international break provides teams time to reassess their strategies.
- 12:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — How important is a fast start for teams chasing the Premier League title?
"Manchester City have kicked off the campaign with five victories in a row but the title race is a marathon not a sprint By Opta Analyst The first international window gives us time to take stock and make sense of what has happened in the early weeks of the Premier League season. Manchester City are the only team to have won all five of their matches. They have started life after Pep Guardiola in the best way possible on the pitch, opening a three-point gap over champions Arsenal, but how important is a fast start? Of course, we do not yet know the punishment they may face for breaking the Premier League’s financial fair play rules so, for the purposes of this article, we will put that matter to the side. Continue reading...
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