Maresca says City title lead is too early after 5-3 win over Sunderland

Manchester City secured a 5‑3 win over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, with midfielder Semenyo scoring twice. The result gave the Premier League leaders 15 points from their first five matches, three ahead of Arsenal, who lost at Brighton. City’s manager, Enzo Maresca, dismissed speculation that the team would be top of the table before the three‑week international break, describing the current standing as “too early” in the season.

The match was a high‑scoring affair, with City’s attack proving potent while the defense struggled to contain Sunderland’s counter‑attacks. Despite the loss of a goal in the final minutes, the win confirmed City’s strong start to the campaign and highlighted the depth of their squad. The result leaves the title race open, but the 5‑3 victory demonstrates that the Pep Guardiola‑led side is capable of both high‑scoring performances and defensive resilience.