Manchester City are entering the new season with silverware firmly in their sights, and the betting suggests they are likely to lift at least one major trophy.
With fresh talent arriving at the Etihad and Pep Guardiola hungry to bounce back, fans can expect fireworks. Below, we break down City’s chances across each competition and the odds to match.
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Premier League – 9/4 to Win
After narrowly missing out last season, Manchester City are second favourites at 9/4 to win the Premier League, just behind Liverpool at 15/8. With Guardiola’s side known for their consistency and depth, few would be surprised to see them regain the crown.
City’s midfield has been bolstered by the signing of Tijjani Reijnders, who arrives with a reputation for control and ball progression. The Dutchman’s ability to dictate tempo will be crucial as City navigate a busy fixture list.
Rayan Aït-Nouri, the dynamic Algerian full-back, also joins the ranks. His attacking flair and defensive work rate will give Pep another versatile option on the left, something that could prove invaluable in tight domestic contests.
Champions League – 8/1 to Win
City are 8/1 in the Champions League betting, trailing Liverpool (6/1), Real Madrid and PSG (13/2), and Barcelona and Arsenal (7/1). That puts them as sixth favourites.
City remain one of the continent’s most feared sides. Their experience, squad depth, and tactical flexibility make them dangerous in the knockout stages. The addition of Rayan Cherki, the gifted French attacker, could be a game-changer in Europe. His creativity and dribbling may be exactly what City need to unlock deep-lying defences.
Guardiola will be wanting silverware this season after a below-par year last year and with the Champions League being the ultimate goal, expect a full-throttle campaign.
FA Cup – 9/2 to Win
The FA Cup offers another route to silverware, and Man City are second favourites at 9/2, behind Liverpool at 4/1 and ahead of Arsenal at 6/1. City’s history in the competition is impressive, and Pep has always treated the tournament with respect.
Squad rotation will be key, and this is where the new signings come into play. Cherki and Reijnders can shine in domestic cup matches, offering energy and freshness to push City past less-rotated sides. Aït-Nouri’s ability to slot in seamlessly at full-back adds further squad stability.
Prediction
Will City win a trophy? The odds say yes – 8/11
The clearest sign of Manchester City’s potential success this season comes from the odds: just 8/11 for Pep Guardiola’s side to win any major trophy, be it the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, or Champions League. Punters clearly believe silverware is likely to head back to the Etihad once again.
While City are strong contenders across all competitions, the FA Cup may present the most realistic path. With Guardiola’s ability to rotate a deep and talented squad, especially following three smart signings this summer, City are well-equipped to navigate the fixture congestion that often derails other sides. The FA Cup, with its knockout format and the opportunity to rest key players in early rounds, plays to their strengths.
With strong odds in every tournament and the squad growing in depth and flexibility, expect City to be in the mix on all fronts, and don’t be surprised if it’s the FA Cup that adds another trophy to Guardiola’s glittering cabinet.
