‘I prefer’ – Enzo Maresca delivers verdict as Man City continue to learn lessons despite perfect start

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated he prefers winning matches 1-0 rather than 5-3 after his side secured a chaotic victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. The win extends Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season with seven consecutive victories, moving them three points clear at the top of the table ahead of the international break.

Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, with Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Erling Haaland also finding the net. Despite the five goals, Maresca expressed concern over defensive lapses after Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick, noting that two of the three goals conceded came too easily from free-kicks.