Saha Backs Manchester City for Premier League Title After Arsenal Loss

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has named Manchester City as the strongest team in this season's Premier League title race, citing the club's experience, midfield strength and depth off the bench after a pivotal weekend of results. City moved three points clear at the top of the table on Sunday with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining a perfect start to the campaign with five wins from five matches. A day earlier, reigning champions Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 3-0 at Brighton after beginning the campaign with seven straight wins across all competitions. In the match at the Etihad, Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick for Sunderland, but goals from Antoine Semenyo, twice, along with Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland secured the win for Enzo Maresca's side. Haaland's strike was his fifth Premier League goal of the season, placing him at the top of the scoring charts. At the Amex Stadium, Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas put Brighton ahead in the first half before Chema Andres headed home on the hour mark to seal a comprehensive win.