Following another rip-roaring weekend in the Premier League, it’s the two Manchester clubs that sit at the top of the table with three wins out of three apiece. City’s 5-1 demolition of Spurs was overshadowed by United’s amazing 8-2 rout of Arsenal but can Roberto Mancini’s men have the last laugh and end up Premier League champions come May?

Mancini’s City (2/1 Premier League outright) seem to have totally transformed themselves over the summer and, following several high-profile arrivals, now appear a free-flowing attacking side after being criticised last term for being too conservative. They were simply irresistible in Sunday’s 5-1 away victory at White Hart Lane and will be hard to stop this season.

Key to this has been the signing of Argentinian Sergio Aguero, whose movement and intelligence on the field seem to have given them a whole new dimension.

However, their real star so far has been Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko (7/2 top scorer) who, after a disappointing period following his transfer in January, is now the league’s top scorer after hitting four on Sunday.

With it looking more and more likely that striker Carlos Tevez will be staying at the club, City now look a major threat – both at home and abroad.

However, their local rivals United (11/10 outright) will undoubtedly have something say about that after their sensational 8-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

Although the Gunners had a number of their stars missing for the Old Trafford clash, United still produced an amazing display.

Wayne Rooney was the star-man, netting a hat-trick, and he will be looking to finally win the Premier League Golden Boot award after coming close on a number of occasions (3/1 Premier League top scorer).

Liverpool (16/1 Premier League outright) were another side to impress at the weekend and Kenny Dalglish’s second honeymoon at the club is continuing. His troops keep improving and the 3-1 win over Bolton has raised expectations further at Anfield.

In Luis Suarez they have one of the stars of the season so far and, with the likes of Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing supplying the ammunition, they may even now be considered an outside bet for the title.

And so to Arsenal. The Gunners have been many neutral fans’ favourite side over the last few seasons but at the minute they are floundering.

Injuries and suspensions were part of their downfall on Sunday but the recent departures of star duo Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri have left them bereft of world class players and boss Arsene Wenger is under pressure to spend big money on replacements.

He may not have the time, though, with the transfer window closing on Wednesday and Arsenal already face a real fight to get themselves back into the top four.

So, despite it still only being the end of August, the weekend just gone may turn out to be one of the most pivotal in the season.

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