Manchester City 2025-26
The most successful English club of the modern era enters 2025-26 with ambitions to reclaim the Premier League title after Arsenal and Liverpool's challenges. With Haaland healthy, Guardiola in his final contracted season and a squad rebuilt after the 2024-25 struggles, City are dangerous again.
2025-26 Season Overview
Back in Contention
After a dip in 2024-25, City are targeting the title again. Arsenal and Liverpool remain fierce rivals but City's squad depth — when healthy — is without equal in the Premier League. Guardiola's side always find another level when it matters most.
Haaland, Rodri, De Bruyne
Haaland's fitness is City's most critical factor. When he plays, they score. Rodri's return from injury will transform City's control of games. Kevin De Bruyne, if available, remains among the best creators in world football. These three healthy = title contenders.
A Defining Final Chapter?
Pep Guardiola is in the final years of his contract at City. Whether he extends or departs, 2025-26 feels significant. Under him, City have been the dominant force in English football for nearly a decade. How his City story ends will shape football history.
Champions League 2025-26
Chasing a Second UCL
After winning the 2023 treble, City's UCL record since has been mixed. The new format's league phase suits their squad depth perfectly — they can rotate while accumulating points. When Haaland is available and the full squad clicks, they are among the most dangerous sides in Europe.
2023 Is the Benchmark
The 2022-23 treble — Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League — is Manchester City's crowning achievement. Every season since is measured against that standard. It may never be replicated, but City's squad remains capable of deep runs in all competitions simultaneously.
