Premier League 2025-26: What is the best start XI in Manchester City for a new season?

Manchester City will be looking to reclaim the Premier League crown that had it for four years, while the new season will start on Friday. Last season, manager Pep Guardiola only registered his second trophy -free campaign as a city manager when Liverpool was fueled at the title of the competition.

To add the worries, long -lasting members Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish left in the summer and left holes to fill quickly.

The Manchester side cropped in Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan to fill the emptiness in midfield. Apart from his power to make the box in the box, the 27-year-old can also keep the fort in the middle when Rodri recovers from his recent injury.

City has also signed hot prospect Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais, who will look at the right wing role in the midst of exit rumors about the Brazilian wing player Savinho.

In defense, the club bought left back Rayan Ait Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers, allowing Guadiola Josko Gvardiola to use as the center. City also brought James Trafford back from Burnley to stand among the sticks, with both the future uncertainty of Ederson and Stefan Ortega. Moreover, it is rumor that the club is also interested in signing the Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma after he announced that he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

Here is the strongest line-up from Manchester City on the way to the Premier League season 2025-26:

Full list of Manchester City arrivals this summer:

• Tijjani Rejenders: € 55 million (from AC Milan)

• Rayan Ait-Nouri: € 37 million (Van Wolverhampton Wanderers)

• Rayan Cherki: € 40 million (from Olympique Lyonnais)

• James Trafford: € 31 million (Van Burnley)

• Sverre Nypan: € 14 million (Van Rosenborg BK)

• Marus Bettinelli: Na (from to Greek BSLSEA)