Maresca Guides 10-Man Manchester City to 1-0 Derby Win for 5th Straight Victory
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 15
Maresca Guides 10-Man Manchester City to 1-0 Derby Win for 5th Straight Victory
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 15
Summary
Five wins from five games have given Enzo Maresca his biggest early statement at City after a 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Phil Foden's red card left City a man down for much of the match, but Maresca stayed patient and his tactical reshuffle helped protect Erling Haaland's winning goal.
The result leaves City joint-top of the Premier League with Arsenal after four league games, extending a rebound that followed a 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal.
Maresca, 46, is quickly easing doubts about succeeding Pep Guardiola, with players saying he has added his own pressing and defensive details while keeping City's core style intact.
City next face Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Thursday before hosting Sunderland, with two more wins set to cement a near-perfect opening to Maresca's tenure.