Six matches played, six wins. Manchester City have started the Premier League season like a team on a mission, and Sunday's 3-0 win at Anfield was their loudest statement yet.
But the Premier League season is long — 38 matches, through wind, rain, injuries and the chaos of the festive fixtures. So the big question is simple: can anyone stop City?
The case for City
City's squad depth is frightening. When one star rests, another world-class player steps in. Their midfield controls games, their defence rarely panics, and in Erling Haaland they have the most reliable goal scorer in world football.
Most importantly, City know how to win titles. They have done it again and again, and that experience matters when the pressure rises in spring.
The challengers
Liverpool were humbled on Sunday, but write them off at your peril. Anfield is still a fortress on most days, and one red card should not define a season.
Beyond Liverpool, the usual challengers — Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest of the chasing pack — all have the quality to punish any City slip. The key for them is consistency: City rarely drop points, so the challengers cannot afford to either.
What could change everything
Injuries. One long injury to a key player can flip a title race in a month. The January transfer window will matter too — one smart signing can transform a team's second half of the season.
Our verdict
Right now, City are the team to beat. But the Premier League is famous for twists. Keep watching — this race is just getting started.
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