Man City
Last Season
Premier League:
4
th
FA Cup: Fifth Round
League Cup: Winners
Champions League: Semi-Finals
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Top Scorer (all): Sergio Aguero (
)
Pep has arrived. The world's most sought after
manager will embark on his debut Premier
League experience after taking over from
Manuel Pellegrini, a decision which was
announced at a critical stage of last season.
City's league form nosedived as a result and
they scraped into the Champions League spots,
highlighting an average campaign, despite a run
to the last-four in Europe. Earmarked as
Guardiola's toughest job yet, transforming City's
aging team into a side reminiscent of his
legendary Barcelona team is the ultimate dream
of their delirious fans. Much is expected, but the
discussion of potential treble winning seasons
may have to be put on ice for a while. Having a
gleaming reputation and CV is one thing, but
delivering the goods is another.
Who's in and who's out?
not clinching their third title since
Pep is in. Words fans of many
2012
clubs have been dreaming about.
disappointment given the hype
Ilkay Gundogan is the marquee
surrounding the club.
signing so far, joining from
What's their reality?
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Dortmund for £
m. Spanish
Key Man: Kevin De Bruyne
would be classed as a major
Much like their expectations. Pep's
winger Nolito will provide an
knowledge of European football is
option out wide, while Martin
sure to see them build upon their
Demichellis has left, with many
run to the semi-finals in April. Plus,
expected to follow. Watch this
they still boast one, if not the best,
space, as John Stones and Shalke
squad in the league, so City fans
Marmite Man: Eliaquim
playmaker Leroy Sane are likely to
can expect a serious improvement
Mangala
be through the door next.
from last year's inconsistent show.
Season expectations?
A clean sweep of trophies. Pep's in
charge after all, right? While four
may be asking too much for his
first season in England, a run in
Europe coupled with a title
challenge is the minimum. In fact,
Fixtures to look out for
Young Star: Angelino
In
3
Words: Revolution, flair,
sharp
The two battles with Mourinho's
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Odds (Bet
United are titanic prospects.
Saturday
10
th September and
25
th
Title:
52
/
February. They face Arsenal and
Relegation:
Chelsea away within four days of
Prediction:
each other in early April. Key.
):
1000 1
2
/
nd