It is a new era at Manchester City in 2026-27.
Serial winner Pep Guardiola has left the club after claiming a plethora of trophies, with Enzo Maresca drafted in as the Spaniard’s managerial replacement.
The Citizens missed out on the Premier League title last season, but still managed to win an FA Cup and EFL Cup double.
Can City reclaim the biggest English prize on offer in 2026-27? Or will Maresca’s maiden term in the hot-seat end in disappointment? We will find out next May!
But first NetBet Sport takes a closer look at City ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign, with the Citizens’ season actually getting underway vs Arsenal in the Community Shield on August 16.
And all of our best features are available to use on every City match in 2026-27, including Bet Builder and Acca Boost. Play your way at NetBet!
In 2026/27, what other competitions will Manchester City play in?
Manchester City will play in the 2026-27 Champions League. The Citizens exited the European competition at the Round of 16 stage last season after losing 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid.
Maresca’s men will also compete domestically in the FA Cup and EFL Cup, entering both tournaments at the third-round stage.
Who do Manchester City play in their opening 2026/27 Premier League fixtures?
August 23 – Manchester City vs Bournemouth (14:00)
August 28 – Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (20:00)
September 5 – Manchester City vs Coventry (15:00)
September 13 – Manchester United vs Manchester City (16:30)
September 19 – Manchester City vs Sunderland (15:00)
What key signings have Manchester City made this summer?
*Last updated on August 3rd
Elliot Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest in a mega-money transfer, a midfield addition which the footballing world will be keeping a keen eye on.
Which key players have left Manchester City this summer?
*Last updated on August 3rd
Club legends Bernardo Silva and John Stones both departed the Etihad following the expiration of their contracts, the pair joining Real Madrid and Inter Milan respectively.
Versatile defender Nathan Ake left City to join Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig, the Dutchman providing Guardiola and the club with six years of quality service.
What are the latest outright Manchester City odds on NetBet Sport?
*All odds are subject to change
Winner – 3.75
To finish in top 2 – 2.25
To finish in top 4 – 1.29
To finish in top 6 – 1.14
To be relegated – 13.00
To finish in the top half – 1.08
To finish in the bottom half – 8.00
To finish bottom – 26.00
Top at Christmas – 4.50
Which Manchester City players should be in the race for the 2026/27 Premier League Golden Boot?
Here are the latest Manchester City picks from NetBet’s ‘Top Goalscorer’ outright market:
Erling Haaland – 1.67
Antoine Semenyo – 26.00
Rayan Cherki – 67.00
Jeremy Doku – 101.00
Omar Marmoush – 151.00
Phil Foden – 151.00
Rodri – 251.00
What are the best pre-season Manchester City betting tips for 2026/27?
Backing Haaland to claim a fourth Golden Boot feels like a no-brainer, even if the odds on offer are not the most attractive.
The Norwegian excelled at the 2026 World Cup after scoring 27 goals in 35 Premier League appearances for City across 2025-26, so confidence should be no issue whatsoever.
Haaland won the Golden Boot in three of the past four seasons, and one of his main suppliers in the City squad is Cherki – who is priced at 4.50 to finish 2026-27 with the most assists.
The Frenchman tallied 12 of them in his debut campaign, and backing him to topple the likes of Bruno Fernandes in the metric this time around could be a fantastic outside bet.
And if you fancy something of a comeback from Foden after the playmaker signed a new City deal until 2030, he is at 26.00 to claim the most assists in the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Foden the creator and Haaland the scorer? It just sounds right!
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