Pep Guardiola took over from Manuel Pellegrini in 2016, beginning a trophy-laden decade at Manchester City. The first season was one of transition, with Kevin De Bruyne emerging as an influential figure. City finished third in the Premier League and were knocked out of the Champions League last 16 by Monaco, ending the campaign without a trophy.
In 2017-18, City invested heavily in Bernardo Silva, Kyle Walker and Ederson, while several long-serving players left. The team dominated, dropping only two points in the first 20 league matches. They won the League Cup and the Premier League title with a record 100 points and 106 goals, finishing 19 points clear of Manchester United.
The 2018-19 season saw City and Liverpool trade the league lead 32 times. City won their final 14 league matches to secure the title, adding the League Cup and FA Cup. However, Tottenham eliminated them from the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals.
In 2019-20, City finished 18 points behind Liverpool in the league. The Champions League last-16 win over Real Madrid felt like a turning point, but they lost to Lyon in the quarter-finals. A League Cup win over Aston Villa provided some silverware.
After a 5-2 home defeat to Leicester, City signed Rúben Dias for £60m in 2020-21. They won the league by 12 points and the League Cup, but lost the Champions League final to Chelsea, with Guardiola criticised for leaving out Rodri.
The 2021-22 season went to the final day, with City coming from 2-0 down against Aston Villa to win the title. Ilkay Gündogan and Rodri scored in a chaotic five-minute spell. In the Champions League, City lost 6-5 on aggregate to Real Madrid after extra time, having conceded twice in stoppage time.
In 2022-23, Guardiola changed his style, signing Erling Haaland, who scored 52 goals. City won the Champions League, beating Inter in the final, and also secured the Premier League and FA Cup, completing a historic treble.
