Enzo Maresca has written his name into Premier League history after guiding Manchester City to six consecutive victories in his first six league matches in charge of the club.
The Italian manager reached the milestone with City’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on October 11, 2026. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki secured the result, while Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch was sent off during the second half.
The victory maintained City’s perfect league record and left them on 18 points from six matches, three points clear at the top of the table.
Maresca Joins an Elite Group of Premier League Managers
Maresca’s achievement places him alongside three managers who previously won their opening six Premier League matches in charge of a new club.
Carlo Ancelotti achieved the feat with Chelsea during the 2009/10 season, while Pep Guardiola recorded the same milestone after taking charge of Manchester City in 2016/17. Ole Gunnar Solskjær also enjoyed six consecutive league victories after becoming Manchester United’s manager in December 2018.
Maresca has now matched that impressive record, putting himself among a select group of managers to make such a successful start to life at a new club.
According to the supplied report, no manager has ever won their first seven Premier League matches in charge of a club. City’s next league fixture therefore presents Maresca with an opportunity to establish a new benchmark.
City Dominate Liverpool at Anfield
Manchester City’s record-equalling run reached another landmark with a commanding performance against Liverpool.
After a competitive first half, the match turned in City’s favour when Gravenberch received a second yellow card in the 62nd minute following a challenge on substitute Doku.
Haaland opened the scoring in the 65th minute before Doku produced a superb curling finish three minutes later to double City’s advantage. Cherki then completed the scoring in the 78th minute, capping a convincing display from the visitors.
The result ended Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the campaign and demonstrated City’s ability to take control of a major contest when opportunities emerged.
Impressive Numbers Behind City’s Perfect Start
City’s opening six league matches have produced 16 goals scored and only five conceded, underlining their effectiveness at both ends of the pitch.
Their victories have included matches against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Coventry City, Manchester United and Sunderland, before the statement win over Liverpool at Anfield.
The team’s consistency has placed them firmly at the top of the standings and strengthened their early position in the title race.
Maresca’s side have combined attacking productivity with defensive discipline, while the Liverpool result added further momentum to an already impressive run.
From Guardiola’s Assistant to City’s Manager
Maresca’s connection with Manchester City stretches back to his time working as an assistant under Guardiola during the club’s treble-winning 2022/23 campaign.
He returned to City in the summer of 2026 after a spell at Chelsea that included success in the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.
His start has also been encouraging beyond the Premier League. City have recorded Champions League success against Porto and progressed with a Carabao Cup victory over Norwich, according to the supplied report.
The early results have given Maresca a strong platform as he begins his spell in charge, with his previous experience at the club potentially helping him settle into the role.
Ipswich Test Could Make More History
Attention now turns to City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich Town.
A seventh consecutive league victory from the start of Maresca’s tenure would take him beyond the six-game mark shared with Ancelotti, Guardiola and Solskjær, establishing a new record for a manager’s opening league matches at a club.
City will aim to maintain their momentum, while Maresca has the opportunity to turn an already historic beginning into an even more remarkable achievement.
With six wins from six and a three-point advantage at the summit, Manchester City have made a powerful early statement. Their next result could see Maresca stand alone in Premier League history.
