Pep Guardiola has been relying on a mix of seasoned veterans and younger players, with some younger talents like James McAtee and Oscar Bobb getting more opportunities to feature in matches.

As the 2024-2025 season progresses after the Community Shield, Manchester City has continued to perform at a high level. Although they lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a penalty shootout, City quickly shifted focus to their Premier League campaign and other competitions.

Premier League

City started the Premier League season strongly, securing wins in their opening matches. They defeated Burnley 3-0 in their season opener, with Erling Haaland continuing his goal-scoring form from the previous season. City's blend of experienced players like Kevin De Bruyne, who returned from injury, and emerging talents such as Cole Palmer, has been crucial to their early success.

UEFA Super Cup

Manchester City also claimed the UEFA Super Cup by defeating Sevilla, adding another trophy to their collection. This victory came after a challenging match that ended in a penalty shootout, where City emerged victorious​ (Manchester City FC)​ (The Independent).

Squad Developments

Pep Guardiola has been relying on a mix of seasoned veterans and younger players, with some younger talents like James McAtee and Oscar Bobb getting more opportunities to feature in matches. This approach has allowed City to maintain their dominance while managing the fitness and form of key players​ (The Independent)​ (eurosport).

Overall, Manchester City's season has started well, with early victories in both the Premier League and European competitions, setting them up for another potentially successful campaign.