Overview
Manchester City FC remain one of English football's dominant forces, based at the Etihad Stadium on the east side of Manchester. Pep Guardiola's possession football and City's deep squad infrastructure kept the club in the title race through a 2025-26 season that ultimately went to Arsenal. The sky-blue identity still represents the Premier League's highest floor even in a year without the trophy.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1880, City lived in United's shadow for decades before the 2008 takeover transformed the club. Guardiola's side won an unprecedented treble in 2022-23 and four straight league titles from 2020-21 through 2023-24. City finished as 2025-26 Premier League runners-up to Arsenal, ending a run of near-total domestic dominance but remaining a Champions League threat.
Source: RateGame Editorial
Founded1880
Championships10 (1937, 1968, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Home VenueEtihad Stadium
RivalsManchester United (Manchester Derby)
Major Trophies10 league titles, 1 Champions League (2023); 2025-26 PL runners-up
All-Time IconSergio Aguero — "Aguerooooo," scorer of the 2012 title-clinching goal
ColorsSky blue
OwnershipCity Football Group / Abu Dhabi United Group — Sheikh Mansour (since 2008)