Emery identifies Manchester City and Arsenal as early Premier League pace-setters

Published on: 23 October 2026

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes Manchester City and Arsenal are the leading contenders to win this season’s Premier League title.

Manchester City have taken the maximum possible points from their opening seven matches and currently sit at the top of the table.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, have eight points and are 12th. The two sides are due to meet in Birmingham on 24 October.

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