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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 15: Manchester City

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 18 August 2026, 23:01 UTC By Jamie Jackson 1 min read
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With the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri it looks like the end of an era at City. Will Enzo Maresca be able to sustain their position as a domestic and continental superpower?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: this is not necessarily Jamie Jackson’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 2nd Continue reading...

With the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri it looks like the end of an era at City. Will Enzo Maresca be able to sustain their position as a domestic and continental superpower?

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: this is not necessarily Jamie Jackson’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Last season’s position: 2nd

Continue reading...
Premier League (ORG) Manchester City (LOCATION) Pep Guardiola (ORG) Rodri (PERSON) Will Enzo Maresca (PERSON) Jamie Jackson (PERSON)
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