Manchester City begins a new era in the Premier League for the 2026-27 season following the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri.
Enzo Maresca faces a herculean task as she takes over the dynasty built by Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
The loss of Rodri to Barcelona is a sizeable blow for the tactician as the midfielder remains a world-class force.
City have also seen John Stones, Nathan Aké, and Bernardo Silva depart the club recently.
To bolster the squad, the club signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m following his impressive World Cup.
Erling Haaland remains the star boy as he eyes a fourth Premier League Golden Boot in five seasons.
Will Enzo Maresca sustain City's dominance?
Enzo Maresca faces the challenge of maintaining City's status as a domestic and continental superpower despite losing key figures.
- Predicted position: 2nd
- New manager: Enzo Maresca
- Key signing: Elliot Anderson (£116m)
- Key departures: Pep Guardiola, Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Bernardo Silva
- Stadium capacity: 61,000
The argument doing the rounds in Kampala is whether Maresca is courageous for following The Man or naive for believing she can succeed.
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Source: The Guardian
