The 2024-2025 season is the 130th season in the existence of Manchester City football club and their 23rd consecutive season in the top flight of English Football. In addition to the domestic league,where they are competing as four time defending champions, Manchester City are also participating in the FA cup,EFL cup,FA Community Shield and the UEFA Champions League.
City began the season by defeating Manchester United 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the regular time on 10th August to win the FA Community Shield for the first time since 2019. On 12 August,it was announced that Julían Alvarez would be joining Atletico Madrid for a reported initial fee of £64.4 million with up to £17.1 million in additions after two highly successful seasons with city. On 23 August,former captain Ílkay Gündogan returned to the club on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal after having spent the previous season at Barcelona
City began their campaign with three strong performances and victories away to Chelsea and West Ham United,and at home to newly promoted Ipswich Town. On 22 September,city played their first league game of the Season against their closest title challengers from the previous two seasons and drew 2-2 at home against Arsenal. The first goal was haaland's 100th for the club in all competitions,achieved in just 105 appearances. Manchester City remained unbeaten in all competitions up to the October international break