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Manchester City

EnglandEnglandFounded 1880
Pep Guardiola
Pep GuardiolaManager
Etihad Stadium
Home Venue
Etihad Stadium
53,400 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Manchester City - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Manchester City's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Manchester City is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 2nd position with 43 points from 27 matches. The team represents England in this competition.

The team's record of 13 wins from 27 matches represents an exceptional 61.9% win rate, demonstrating dominant form throughout the season. With 45 goals scored and 19 goals conceded, the team achieved a +26 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.67 goals per game, demonstrating decent attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Manchester City's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 27 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+39%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

2.36Home
1.70Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Manchester City's home advantage is 0.66 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 2.36 points at home compared to 1.70 points away.

Manchester City has accumulated 26 points at home from 11 matches (8W 2D 1L) and 17 points away from 10 matches (5W 2D 3L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.

The team's strong home form, with 2.36 points per game at home, indicates that Manchester City leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.

Average Goals per Match

2.94

Across 27 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.67

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
3 matches (11.1%)
2-3 goals
17 matches (63.0%)
4-5 goals
5 matches (18.5%)
6+ goals
2 matches (7.4%)

Summary

Across 27 completed matches for Manchester City, the team's matches average 2.94 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 17 matches (63.0% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 11.1% of matches (3 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 7 times (25.9% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.67 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

190.70 per match

Red Cards

00.00 per match

Total Cards

190.70 per match

Total Fouls

1355.00 per match

Cards per Foul

0.141Moderate frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Manchester City has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 19 total cards issued across 27 matches, with 19 yellow cards and 0 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.70 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 100.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.70 yellow cards per match. The team recorded 135 total fouls, averaging 5.00 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Manchester City reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.67

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

0.70

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.59

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Manchester City converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.67 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 0.70 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Manchester City leads in points efficiency with 1.59 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Manchester City's goal difference of +26 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Incoming
1
Outgoing
8
Spent
€30,000,000
Recouped
€37,500,000

Manchester City shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €30,000,000 and recouped €37,500,000, for a net of €7,500,000. Incoming moves: 1, outgoing moves: 8.

Gianluigi Donnarumma
€30,000,000
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
Manchester CityManchester City
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Manchester City
18€30,000,000€37,500,000+€7,500,000
Arsenal
26€69,300,000€2,300,000-€67,000,000
Aston Villa
36€0€48,150,000+€48,150,000
Liverpool
23€176,000,000€23,200,000-€152,800,000
Brentford
34€42,800,000€57,700,000+€14,900,000
Newcastle United
33€177,850,000€145,000,000-€32,850,000
Manchester United
18€21,000,000€74,200,000+€53,200,000
Chelsea
38€48,500,000€100,300,000+€51,800,000
Fulham
32€44,000,000€17,000,000-€27,000,000
Sunderland
49€34,900,000€2,500,000-€32,400,000
Brighton & Hove Albion
08€0€24,300,000+€24,300,000
Everton
35€42,500,000€8,600,000-€33,900,000
Crystal Palace
34€53,000,000€73,000,000+€20,000,000
Tottenham Hotspur
23€65,000,000€6,000,000-€59,000,000
AFC Bournemouth
48€60,700,000€51,450,000-€9,250,000
Leeds United
35€28,300,000€2,000,000-€26,300,000
Nottingham Forest
99€163,900,000€8,000,000-€155,900,000
West Ham United
47€61,000,000€25,700,000-€35,300,000
Burnley
19€2,000,000€0-€2,000,000
Wolverhampton Wanderers
34€61,000,000€22,500,000-€38,500,000
Manchester City
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€67,500,000
Net+€7,500,000
Arsenal
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€71,600,000
Net-€67,000,000
Aston Villa
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€48,150,000
Net+€48,150,000
Liverpool
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€199,200,000
Net-€152,800,000
Brentford
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€100,500,000
Net+€14,900,000
Newcastle United
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€322,850,000
Net-€32,850,000
Manchester United
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€95,200,000
Net+€53,200,000
Chelsea
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€148,800,000
Net+€51,800,000
Fulham
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€61,000,000
Net-€27,000,000
Sunderland
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€37,400,000
Net-€32,400,000
Brighton & Hove Albion
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€24,300,000
Net+€24,300,000
Everton
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,100,000
Net-€33,900,000
Crystal Palace
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€126,000,000
Net+€20,000,000
Tottenham Hotspur
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€71,000,000
Net-€59,000,000
AFC Bournemouth
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€112,150,000
Net-€9,250,000
Leeds United
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,300,000
Net-€26,300,000
Nottingham Forest
Activity (in/out)18
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€171,900,000
Net-€155,900,000
West Ham United
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€86,700,000
Net-€35,300,000
Burnley
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net-€2,000,000
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€83,500,000
Net-€38,500,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Alexander Isak
Alexander IsakNewcastle UnitedLiverpool
€145,000,000
Nick Woltemade
Nick WoltemadeVfB StuttgartNewcastle United
€75,000,000
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi EzeCrystal PalaceArsenal
€69,300,000
Xavi Simons
Xavi SimonsRB LeipzigTottenham Hotspur
€65,000,000
Yoane Wissa
Yoane WissaBrentfordNewcastle United
€57,700,000
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro GarnachoManchester UnitedChelsea
€46,200,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Newcastle United (€177,850,000 outlay), while Newcastle United leads receipts at €145,000,000. Net leaders are topped by Manchester United (+€53,200,000), with the largest deficit at Nottingham Forest (-€155,900,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Alexander Isak for €145,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Erling Håland leads Manchester City's scoring charts with 20 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Mathis Ryan Cherki has provided the most assists with 7, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Manchester City, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Manchester City's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Manchester City's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Manchester City's top scorer Erling Håland leads the competition with 20 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability at the highest level.

For assists, Manchester City's top playmaker Mathis Ryan Cherki ranks second in the competition with 7 assists, showcasing strong creative talent.

In player ratings, Manchester City's highest-rated player Erling Håland ranks second in the competition with a 7.5 rating, indicating world-class individual quality.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Manchester City's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

Manchester City (2th, 43 pts) hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers (20th, 7 pts) in a fixture where Manchester City will look to extend their lead at the top.

A position battle sees Manchester City (2th, 43 pts) visit Liverpool (4th, 35 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 8 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Manchester City's season objectives.

Manchester City (2th, 43 pts) visits Leeds United (16th, 22 pts) in a fixture where Manchester City will look to extend their lead at the top.

Manchester City (2th, 43 pts) hosts Nottingham Forest (17th, 21 pts) in a fixture where Manchester City will look to extend their lead at the top.

Manchester City (2th, 43 pts) visits West Ham United (18th, 14 pts) in a fixture where Manchester City will look to extend their lead at the top.

What is Manchester City's current position?

Manchester City is currently in position #2 with 43 points from 27 matches.

Who is Manchester City's top scorer?

Erling Håland leads Manchester City with 20 goals this season.

How has Manchester City performed at home vs away?

Manchester City has earned 26 points at home and 17 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Manchester City's goal difference?

Manchester City has a goal difference of +26, having scored 45 goals and conceded 19 goals.

How many clean sheets has Manchester City kept?

Manchester City has kept 11 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.41 clean sheets per game.

What is Manchester City's win rate?

Manchester City has a win rate of 61.9%, with 13 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.

Manchester City is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #2 with 43 points from 27 matches, achieving a record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. The team averages 1.67 goals per game with a 61.9% win rate.

Manchester City has a goal difference of +26, having scored 45 goals and conceded 19 goals.Erling Håland tops the scoring charts with 20 goals. Mathis Ryan Cherki leads in assists with 7, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Manchester City has earned 26 home pointscompared to 17 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.7% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 63% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Fulham vs Manchester City, ending 4-5 with 9 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Manchester City defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 with a 4-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Manchester City's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Manchester City's performance in the 2025/2026 season in England, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.