Manchester City fans have expressed clear optimism about new manager Enzo Maresca's prospects, with 61 percent believing he will guide the club to the Premier League title in his first season. The Italian takes over from Pep Guardiola, who stepped down after a trophy-laden tenure that included domestic cup doubles and a title race that went to the final weekend last season.
Pre-Season Preparations Begin
City return to pre-season training on Monday, marking Maresca's first sessions as Blues boss. The club has already invested a record £116 million to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with further additions expected before the transfer window closes.
Fan Poll Reveals Confidence
In a poll conducted by the Manchester Evening News, nearly 1,000 City supporters voted on whether the team would be crowned champions by 2027. The results showed 61 percent backing Maresca to deliver the title at the first attempt, while 39 percent believe the Blues will fall short.
Arsenal enter the new season as title favourites, but City, along with several other clubs, aim to challenge at the top. Maresca will look to build on last season's success, where City won both domestic cups and pushed Arsenal to the final day of the Premier League campaign.
