Maresca equals Premier League record with 6-0 start at Man City
Synopsis
Enzo Maresca has matched one of the Premier League's rarest records — six wins from six to open a managerial tenure — after City's ruthless 3-0 demolition of Liverpool at Anfield. With a record-breaking seventh win against Ipswich in his sights and a Champions League blockbuster against holders PSG on the horizon, Maresca's City are building a formidable case as the league's dominant force.
Key Takeaways
Enzo Maresca equalled the Premier League record of six wins from six to start a managerial reign after Manchester City's 3-0 win at Liverpool on 12 October 2026 .
Maresca joins Pep Guardiola (City, 2016/17), Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea, 2009/10), and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United, December 2018) as the only managers to achieve the feat.
City have scored 16 goals and conceded just 5 across their first six league games, sitting 3 points clear at the top with 18 points .
A win against Ipswich Town next Saturday would make Maresca the first manager ever to win his first seven Premier League games with a club.
City next face Paris Saint-Germain in their UEFA Champions League home opener before the Ipswich fixture.
Enzo Maresca has equalled the best start to a managerial reign in Premier League history after Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on 12 October 2026, making it six wins from six since the Italian took over from Pep Guardiola. City sit three points clear at the top of the early Premier League table with a perfect 18 points.
A Record in Equal Company
Maresca joins an exclusive group of just three managers to have won their first six Premier League games in charge of a club. Pep Guardiola achieved the same feat at Manchester City at the start of the 2016/17 season. Carlo Ancelotti matched it in the 2009/10 season after being appointed at Chelsea, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did so after taking charge at Manchester United in December 2018. Notably, Guardiola's six-game winning run also represents the previous best beginning to a managerial spell at City specifically, meaning Maresca has now matched his predecessor's own benchmark.
How City Have Dominated Early On
Across their first six Premier League matches, Maresca's side have scored 16 goals and conceded just five. Their opponents have included Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Coventry City, Manchester United, and Sunderland, before Sunday's commanding victory at Anfield. Beyond the league, City have also recorded wins in the UEFA Champions League over Porto and in the Carabao Cup against Norwich City.
The Record That Could Fall Next
A win against Ipswich Town next Saturday would carry Maresca into uncharted territory — no manager has ever won each of their first seven Premier League games in charge of a club. The historical footnote worth noting is that Joe Mercer went unbeaten across his first seven league games at City back in 1965, a run that included three wins and four draws, but Maresca now has a chance to write a new chapter entirely.
What Comes Next for City
Before the Ipswich fixture, Manchester City face their UEFA Champions League home opener against holders Paris Saint-Germain. The French club, who triumphed in both 2025 and 2026 by defeating Inter Milan and Arsenal respectively, arrive under manager Luis Enrique. City, themselves crowned champions in 2023, will be looking to announce their European intent under Maresca in what promises to be one of the group stage's marquee fixtures.
Point of View
But the real test is what comes after it. Guardiola, Ancelotti, and Solskjaer all reached this landmark under varying circumstances — only Guardiola went on to build a dynasty. The quality of City's upcoming opponents, including PSG in Europe and Ipswich next weekend, will reveal whether Maresca is managing a title-contending machine or simply inheriting one. A seventh straight league win would be historically unique, but the manner and the margin will matter more to any serious assessment of his tenure.
NationPress
12 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What Premier League record has Enzo Maresca equalled?
Maresca has equalled the record for the best start to a managerial reign in Premier League history, winning his first six games in charge of Manchester City. He joins Pep Guardiola (City, 2016/17), Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea, 2009/10), and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United, December 2018) as the only managers to achieve this.
What was the result of Man City vs Liverpool on 12 October 2026?
Manchester City won 3-0 at Anfield on 12 October 2026. The result was Maresca's sixth consecutive Premier League victory since taking over from Pep Guardiola.
Can Maresca set an outright new record?
Yes. A win against Ipswich Town next Saturday would make Maresca the first manager in Premier League history to win each of his first seven games in charge of a club. No manager has ever achieved that milestone before.
Where do Manchester City stand in the Premier League table?
Manchester City lead the Premier League with 18 points from six games, sitting three points clear at the top of the table after their 3-0 win at Liverpool.
Who are Manchester City's next fixtures?
City's next match is their UEFA Champions League home opener against holders Paris Saint-Germain, followed by a Premier League clash against Ipswich Town the following Saturday.
