Enzo Maresca described his first Premier League win as Manchester City boss "the perfect day", but also conceded that his side remain a "work in progress" after beating Bournemouth. That was evident for all to see as Marc Guehi hauled up surprisingly in midfield and Rico Lewis was staged at right-back.
Neither will be expected to continue the campaign in those positions. But City are worryingly short of options. Their performance bearing all the hallmarks of the unfinished article Maresca referenced.
Man City will not challenge Arsenal or any side at the top in this condition, with so many of their best stars obviously undercooked. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were both muted. Elliot Anderson lost more duels than he won. Guehi is just not a central midfielder.
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