Maresca’s big test is to address mounting Man City issues
Manchester City lost 1-0 at home to Brighton, making it two consecutive Premier League defeats under Enzo Maresca after a perfect seven-game start. The result puts Maresca’s early progress under scrutiny as he looks for answers across the team, with City still top only on goal difference before Arsenal’s match against Liverpool.
City have conceded 10 goals in nine league games, twice Arsenal’s total, and kept just one clean sheet in their past eight matches in all competitions. A Matheus Nunes error contributed to Brighton’s winner, while City’s 21 shots failed to produce a goal, ending a 23-match run of scoring in the league. Maresca is also working out how best to use a midfield rebuilt with £327m of summer signings.
In short
- City have lost consecutive league matches for the first time in 14 months.
- Defensive errors and poor finishing are mounting concerns for Maresca.
- A £327m midfield rebuild has yet to settle into a clear combination.
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