That 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday, October 17? It wasn’t just another three points for Manchester City, it was Enzo Maresca absolutely carving his name into the Premier League record books. Yeah, you heard that right: Maresca, the new gaffer, just pulled off something even the legendary Pep Guardiola couldn’t manage when he first rolled into town.
Seven Wins and No Stopping Him
Maresca kicked off his managerial tenure at Man City with seven straight victories, a feat that no other manager in Premier League history has achieved to start their time at a club. The 3-2 win against Ipswich Town on October 17 officially broke the old record, which stood at six games. This guy hit the ground running so hard, it’s honestly flown under the radar, especially with all the noise surrounding the club’s 114 charges from the English top flight. But on the pitch? Maresca is making magic.
He didn’t just break the record; he stomped on it. The previous six-game winning streaks were set by some serious names: Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea back in the 2009/10 season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his run with Man United in December 2018, and, get this, Pep Guardiola himself when he first started with Man City. Maresca just said, “Hold my pint,” and went one better.
Check out this win streak:
- Aug. 23: Man City 2-1 Bournemouth
- Aug. 28: Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City
- Sep. 5: Man City 1-0 Coventry City
- Sep. 13: Man United 0-1 Man City
- Sep. 20: Man City 5-3 Sunderland
- Oct. 11: Liverpool 0-3 Man City
- Oct. 17: Man City 3-2 Ipswich Town
Pep’s Start Doesn’t Even Compare
So, how did Pep Guardiola, the man Maresca replaced, start his legendary run? He had a strong six-game winning streak to kick off the 2016/17 season. His Premier League debut saw Man City snag a 2-1 win over Sunderland on August 13, thanks to an 87th-minute own-goal. But that streak ended with a tough 2-0 loss to Tottenham on October 2. An early own-goal from Aleksandar Kolarov and a strike by Dele Alli before halftime sealed the deal against City.
Maresca has not only matched that intensity but surpassed it. While the discussion around the club’s future due to those charges keeps rolling along, Maresca has kept Man City focused and leading the standings. He’s already making history, putting the club at the top, and proving he’s ready for the big stage. What a start to the 2026/27 season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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