Manchester City and Their Grip on the Premier League Trophy in the 24/25 Season

Following last season’s historical triumph, where Manchester City won their fourth successive top-flight title, Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to go one better this time around by claiming their fifth title in a row, a quite remarkable achievement should they manage to do it. As things currently stand, the former Barcelona manager’s cohort of world-class professionals are more than capable of delivering it.
During pre-season, though, podcasts are predicting an Arsenal title charge and fantasy football managers are looking at Arne Slot’s new-look Liverpool side, while many of the sites listed at AussieBet are struggling to look past City, a team that simply knows how to get the job done. The reigning champions are certainly well-equipped to achieve further success this season.
Despite the likes of Riyad Mahrez and İlkay Gündoğan departing the club last summer, Manchester City were able to rebuild and go again. This summer, numerous exits could materialise, but Pep Guardiola’s side have the tools needed to evolve further. A key cog in the City wheel is Rodri, arguably the best player in his position in world football.
Last campaign, the Euro 2024 star stepped up once again to lead the Citizens to a memorable title triumph. The former Atletico Madrid star is far more than just a midfield enforcer, either, with his 12 goals and 13 assists from midfield highlighting his all-round game. Should Rodri remain fit, then Manchester City are an even tougher nut to crack.
Despite having a few injury issues last season, whenever Rúben Dias played, the difference in City’s performances were evident. Both the aforementioned Rodri and the Portuguese star are vital to Pep Guardiola’s side, not just in terms of their undoubted quality, but also due to their leadership skills.
Dias is a consummate professional who leads from the front. Alongside his natural ability to inspire those around him, he is also excellent with the ball at his feet. With a passing success rate of 94.1% last season, which was better than any other central defender in the Premier League, Dias is crucial when it comes to starting attacks. Alongside the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, his importance to this Manchester City side is huge. Should he find himself on the treatment table, then City will be far weaker for it.
Alongside Pep Guardiola’s constant ability to continually evolve every team he manages, Manchester City will undoubtedly continue to pose a real goal threat all over the pitch this season. While other sides tend to be reliant on one or two-star performers, City possess goal-getters all over the pitch.
Given City's attacking fluidity, their Norwegian goal machine is likely to flourish once again, while players like Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne are capable of winning matches on their own. As such, for City’s Premier League rivals, injuries and a serious lack of form appears to be their only hope.
Make no mistake about it, as long as Pep Guardiola's at the helm, Manchester City will more often than not have their grip on the Premier League trophy. After all, there’s a clear trend here, and it's up to sides like Arsenal and Liverpool to disrupt it.