Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca downplayed his team's position at the top of the Premier League table following a high-scoring 5-3 victory over Sunderland. Despite the win, Maresca expressed concern over the team's defensive performance after conceding three goals.
Why it matters
As the reigning champions, Manchester City's early-season form and defensive vulnerabilities are critical indicators for the competitive landscape of the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City ‘need to avoid conceding goals’ like the three they did against Sunderland. Photograph: Roger Evans/Action Plus/Shutterstock Enzo Maresca said Manchester City ‘need to avoid conceding goals’ like the three they did against Sunderland. Photograph: Roger Evans/Action Plus/Shutterstock Manchester City Maresca 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Enzo Maresca dismissed 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.
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