Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's emphatic derby triumph after his side swept aside Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Chelsea's 2-2 draw at Brentford on Saturday night has sparked early-season concerns over the squad's readiness for the campaign ahead.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has urged his teammates to take lessons from their derby defeat after Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Arne Slot has eased concerns over Alexis Mac Allister's fitness after the midfielder was withdrawn at half-time in Liverpool's 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday.
Manchester City claimed bragging rights in the first Manchester derby of the new Premier League season with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
Liverpool left it late, but grabbed a late victory against a ten-man Burnley on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 94th-minute penalty from striker Mohamed Salah.