In 2017, City's new manager Pep Guardiola suffered his first trophyless season. In response, City opens its checkbook for the next season, securing major signings like Kyle Walker, Ederson Moraes and Benjamin Mendy.
The season starts with City playing beautiful football. The derby is quickly approaching and City braces itself for the highly competitive game with rivals Man United. The team endures a tough away game against Serie A leaders Napoli.
Guardiola is careful to maintain City's incredible run as the team enters a relentless run of games over Christmas. David Silva grapples with unexpected personal issues. Guardiola warns his players about Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve.
Competing for four trophies starts to take its toll on City. As the team plays against lower division clubs in the FA and Carabao cups, aggressive tackling proves particularly painful. City pursues a big, last-minute signing.
Captain Vincent Kompany continues to motivate the City team and fuels comradery, despite his injuries. The Carabao Cup provides Guardiola with an opportunity to showcase up-and-coming Academy talent. Claudio Bravo seeks redemption.
Despite having a trophy in the bag and a big lead in the League, City persists. Pep's signature attacking style is on full show against Arsenal and Chelsea. The UCL draw presents a tricky tie against a familiar foe.
Ben Kingsley
Narrator