In the third round of the Premier League, Manchester City was reversed by Brighton 1-2.

In the first three rounds of the new season, Manchester United, Manchester United, won 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in 3 rounds, and Manchester City won 3 points with 1 win, 2 losses. The two sides won only 7 points in three league rounds.

After the international match day, Manchester City's September schedule is even more difficult: they will usher in the Manchester City derby at home in the first game after the international match day, and will then face Napoli (Champions League) in a row and challenge Arsenal away.

Manchester City September schedule