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Manchester City FC?

The benchmark of modern soccer: eight Premier League titles, positional play, and the Etihad.

Founded
1880
Ground
Etihad Stadium
Manager
Enzo Maresca

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and legacy

Manchester City's modern success is staggering:
  • 8 Premier League Titles
  • 1 Champions League
  • 8 FA Cups
  • 9 League Cups

Their soccer, positional play, high tempo, total domination, is considered the most sophisticated ever seen in England.

Recent history

Before 2008, City were a middle-of-the-table club, always in the shadow of Manchester United. After major investment and the arrival of Pep Guardiola in 2016, they became the benchmark of modern soccer, winning six Premier League titles in Guardiola's ten seasons. Guardiola departed in 2026, with Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea for the role, now in charge. In September 2026 an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges over financial rule breaches dating back to 2009-2018, with the punishment still to be decided (more on that here).

Greatest ever player

Unlike their neighbors, Manchester United, most of Man City's greatest players are from the modern era:
  • Sergio Agüero: The club's greatest goalscorer.
  • Kevin De Bruyne: One of the best midfielders to ever grace the Premier League, now playing for Napoli.

Erling Haaland is well on his way to joining that conversation.

The US sports doppelganger

New England Patriots (Brady era). Dominant. Meticulous. Dynasty-level consistency.

Famous fans

  • Liam & Noel Gallagher (Oasis)
  • Jackie Chan

Most famous moment: "AGÜEROOOOO!" (2012)

A last-minute goal to win the league on the final day of the season. The Premier League's most iconic moment: ever.

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Where can I watch Manchester City FC in the US?

NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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