Enzo Maresca Sets Premier League Record as Manchester City Stay Perfect After Verdict

Enzo Maresca has become the first manager in Premier League history to win his first seven matches in charge of a club, reaching the milestone following Manchester City’s victory over Ipswich Town. The result moves Maresca past the previous debut record of six consecutive wins, which was shared by Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The record-breaking start at the Etihad Stadium comes during a period of significant external pressure for the club. Manchester City was recently found guilty of systematically breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period. Despite the verdict, Maresca has maintained a perfect domestic record, crediting his squad’s focus and performance levels for the achievement.

During the match against Ipswich, Erling Haaland scored twice, while Phil Foden added a third to secure the points. Foden’s contribution was particularly notable as it ended a 23-match Premier League goal drought, marking his first league goal since December 2025.

Squad Rotation and Tactical Shifts

However, the victory may have come at a physical cost, adding to an injury list that already includes Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and Nico O’Reilly.

In a report by The Guardian, the atmosphere around the club remains defined by the tension between on-field success and the impending consequences of the financial ruling. Maresca has sought to insulate his players from the “outside noise,” emphasizing that the credit for the 100% start belongs to the players’ ability to perform under scrutiny.

While Maresca now holds the record for the best start by a new manager, he is still pursuing the all-time records for the best start to any single Premier League campaign. That benchmark is currently held by Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, who won their first nine games in 2005-06, followed by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who secured eight consecutive wins to open the 2019-20 season.

According to official club communications, Maresca expressed satisfaction with how his team managed the game’s closing stages despite the mounting physical toll on the squad.

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