The focus is on a thrilling showdown between last season's top two teams, Manchester City and Arsenal, in a key clash at the top of the Premier League table.

Despite the stalemate halting their perfect start in the 2024-25 season, City maintained their flawless Premier League record, thanks to Haaland's latest heroics in a comeback win over Brentford. Now with nine goals in just four games—breaking Wayne Rooney's previous record—Haaland's response to Yoane Wissa's early goal ensured City stayed two points clear at the top.

With their winning streak now at 13 league matches, City is on the verge of making history by becoming the first English team to win their opening five games in five consecutive seasons. Ironically, their last dropped points came against the same black-and-blue Italian side they faced midweek.

Meanwhile, Arsenal also faced a goalless draw against the same Italian team, but Mikel Arteta's squad was grateful for the remarkable performance of goalkeeper David Raya. After saving Mateo Retegui’s penalty, Raya instinctively denied the rebound, earning praise from both Arteta and Robbie Savage for one of the best saves they’d ever seen.

Although Arsenal secured a valuable point in Bergamo against a side that had recently overpowered Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, they struggled to create chances themselves, particularly without Martin Ødegaard.