What happened to the 13 players sold by Roberto Mancini at Man City

Former Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia has admitted that the squad noticed a big difference between Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini.

Manchester City's academy system is fast becoming one of the best youth production lines in world football, with players like Phil Foden, Eric Garcia, Claudio Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Ellis all catching the eye in recent seasons, with more promising youngsters still to graduate.

Last summer, Manchester City rewarded two fringe players with significant squad numbers to recognise their hard work during the previous two campaigns.

Sweden striker John Guidetti moved into the Manchester City youth set-up in 2007 – and progressed through the ranks to the senior squad.

Manchester City have been transformed as a football club since being purchased by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.

On 3rd May 1998, Manchester City were relegated to the third tier of football for the first time in their history.

The Premier League Team of the Season So Far (TOTSSF) squad has been confirmed by EA SPORTS this evening, featuring 20 of the best performing Premier League players from the start of the campaign up until the suspension of league matches, with two Manchester United players and three from Man City featuring.

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick called Manchester City star Leroy Sane in a bid to convince him to join the club, according to reports.

All overseas players looking to join the Premier League will be subject to a points-based criteria after Britain’s departure from the European Union is finalised.

These days, Manchester City are one of the best teams in world football, but that hasn’t always been the case.

Manchester City have been given a boost in their hopes of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez with reports claiming that Barcelona have dropped out of the race for the 25-year-old.

It looks increasingly likely that Leroy Sane will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season.

Former Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin questioned Pep Guardiola's treatment of John Stones as he claimed that the England international has not yet fulfilled his potential.

Cast your mind back almost 12 years. Manchester City have just emerged from a takeover saga into their new era. Mark Hughes is still in the hot seat – the appointment of Roberto Mancini is a year away, and Pep Guardiola has only just been appointed at Barcelona.

Though football may have come to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak and it's not yet known when the current season will be completed, Manchester City will still no doubt have one eye cast on preparations for the following campaign.

A Premier League winner during his first season in charge, Manuel Pellegrini guided Manchester City to first, second and fourth-placed finishes in his three years at the helm.

Two Manchester City players as well as a Manchester United goalkeeper have been selected in Alan Shearer's team of the season.

As one of the game’s master tacticians, Pep Guardiola has undoubtedly shared many of his pearls of wisdom with his players over the years.

Manchester City players enjoyed a team training session from their individual homes as they continue to keep their fitness levels up during the social lockdown.