2026-09-20 · BBC News
🔮 It means City have put pressure on Arsenal in the early stages of the campaign, with the Gunners previously being tipped as heavy favourites to retain their crown.
City, though, will undergo a stern examination upon their return to action after the three-week international hiatus, facing a trip to unbeaten Liverpool on Sunday, 11 October.
Former Reds midfielder Charlie Adam described it as a "brilliant start to the season" for City, adding on BBC Radio 5 Live: "A lot to work on but [positive] to score five goals at home and have shown that level of performance.
"With Arsenal losing on Saturday, [City] could have gone into the break top of the table and they have done that today."
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