Man City 2025/26 season preview: odds, prediction and transfers so far

Manchester City are gearing up for a crucial season after what was, by their standards, a somewhat disappointing campaign last time out.

Having won the Premier League title four times in a row between 2021 and 2024, Pep Guardiola’s side fell off the pace last term, finishing third behind Arsenal and eventual champions Liverpool. Now, with a refreshed coaching staff and new faces in the squad, City are determined to reclaim their crown.

With the arrivals of Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders, along with January additions including Omar Marmoush, City look a far stronger proposition heading into the new campaign. There have been notable departures, with long-serving players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker moving on, but key leaders within the group, including Bernardo Silva, remain.

Away trips to Wolves and Brighton and a home fixture against Tottenham headline Manchester City’s opening month, as Guardiola’s side look to wrestle back the Premier League title.

Despite last season’s dip, City remain heavily backed as bookmaker bet365 has them at 7/2 to win the league outright, making them the third favourites, behind only Liverpool (7/4) and Arsenal (9/4). They’re priced at 11/10 to finish in the top two, and 1/4 for a top-four finish, reflecting confidence that they’ll be back challenging for the major honours once again.

Speaking of trophies, the odds very much suggest City aren't going anywhere. They are also 4/5 to win a major trophy this season, whether that be domestically or in European competition.

In terms of individual honours, Haaland is the frontrunner for the Golden Boot at 11/8, ahead of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Arsenal’s new signing Viktor Gyokeres. City’s talisman finished