Man City put pressure on Arsenal but face stern examination after break

Arsenal's stunning loss at Brighton on Saturday opened the door for Manchester City and they took full advantage. They are the only side in England's top four divisions with a 100% winning record intact, and they are three points clear at the top. Enzo Maresca has become only the sixth Premier League manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge at a club after Carlo Ancelotti, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and Pep Guardiola when he took over at City in 2016. On the pitch there were plenty of positives to take too, including the return to form of Antoine Semenyo with two goals and an assist, Rayan Cherki's delightful performance and Enzo Fernandez scoring his first goal for the club. Meanwhile, striker Erling Haaland's late effort means the Norwegian ticked off Sunderland from his scoring list - he has now netted against all 25 Premier League teams he has faced. 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 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." Read more here