On the last day of the Premier League, Manchester City beat Liverpool 3‑0 at Anfield, which consolidated Enzo Maresca's sixth consecutive victory in the competition. With this result, the Italian coach equals the best start in the history of the league, a record that Pep Guardiola shared in the 2016-17 and 2023-24 seasons. If the “skyblues” team manages to beat Ipswich Town in their next match, Maresca would become the first coach to record seven wins in a row to start the season, surpassing Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Maresca's success does not come without precedent. At the beginning of the season City suffered a 3‑0 defeat against Arsenal in the Community Shield, which raised doubts among fans. However, the results in the Premier League have been overwhelming, and the club is currently in first position in the table with three points ahead of Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta. The team's performance at home, combined with defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, has allowed City to maintain an unbeaten streak that translates into 18 points out of a possible 18.
The all-time record of seven consecutive wins at the start of the season is an achievement that has only been achieved twice: first by Guardiola with Manchester United and then by Ancelotti with Chelsea. Enzo Maresca, like his predecessors, has demonstrated tactical and motivational management that has allowed City to consolidate its dominance in the competition. The next game against Ipswich Town, scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at the Etihad Stadium, will be decisive for the Italian coach to remain on the list of coaches with the best start in the history of the Premier League.
If City achieve victory, Maresca will not only set a new record, but will also strengthen the club's leading position in the table. Fans and analysts will be attentive to the team's performance in the next match, as the result will have direct repercussions on the classification and the perception of the coach's performance. With the current run, Manchester City remains one of the strongest contenders of the season, and the future looks bright for the club under Maresca.