Paul Merson just gave Man City motivation that could last all season

Pundit Paul Merson claimed on Sky Sports that Manchester City cannot win the Premier League title during the 2026/27 season. Merson argued that relying on scoring high volumes of goals is unsustainable, specifically pointing to defensive vulnerabilities displayed in their match against Sunderland where City conceded three goals to Brian Brobbey.

Despite Manchester City sitting in good shape after five games under manager Enzo Maresca, Merson asserted that top opponents will eventually exploit City's defensive lapses. The article disputes Merson's assessment, arguing that the Sunderland performance was an outlier rather than representative of the team's broader defensive standards this season.