Football

'Man City are not champions' - Why Greenwood's claim should scare rivals

September 18, 2026

Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood made the club's lofty ambitions clear before the competitive campaign even started.

During pre-season, the skipper argued that single victories can be isolated occurrences, whereas authentic titleholders must prove their caliber by securing trophies repeatedly.

Premier League

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	4	12
2	Manchester City FC	4	12
3	Brentford FC	5	9
4	Leeds United FC	4	8
5	Hull City AFC	4	8
6	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	4	7

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