Merson: There’s no way Man City win the league

Manchester City secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland to maintain a perfect start to the Premier League season with five wins from five matches. Despite leading the league by three points over Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca's side faced criticism from pundit Paul Merson for their defensive vulnerability during the chaotic match.

Merson argued that Manchester City's current style of play is unsustainable for a title challenge, noting they were defensively disorganized against Sunderland. He highlighted that while City remain top of the table heading into the international break, top-tier opponents will eventually exploit their defensive weaknesses.