• MANCHESTER CITY 2020/21 RATINGS: Pep Guardiola 8.5 - After his worst start to a season as manager, 2020/21 ended up being one of the finest of the Catalan's trophy-laden career. Guided City on an incredible 21-win streak, retained the League Cup for a fourth-straight season and wrestled back the Premier League trophy from Liverpool. Guided City to a first Champions League final, but got his team selection against Chelsea badly wrong.
    MANCHESTER CITY 2020/21 RATINGS: Pep Guardiola 8.5 - After his worst start to a season as manager, 2020/21 ended up being one of the finest of the Catalan's trophy-laden career. Guided City on an incredible 21-win streak, retained the League Cup for a fourth-straight season and wrestled back the Premier League trophy from Liverpool. Guided City to a first Champions League final, but got his team selection against Chelsea badly wrong.
  • GOALKEEPERS: Ederson 8 - As a last line of defence, few inspire as much confidence. As the first point of attack, fewer are as comfortable passing the ball as the Brazilian.
    GOALKEEPERS: Ederson 8 - As a last line of defence, few inspire as much confidence. As the first point of attack, fewer are as comfortable passing the ball as the Brazilian.
  • Zack Steffen 7 - Took his chances in various cup competitions well. The American pulled off a superb save in the League Cup final to deny Giovani Lo Celso.
    Zack Steffen 7 - Took his chances in various cup competitions well. The American pulled off a superb save in the League Cup final to deny Giovani Lo Celso.
  • DEFENDERS: Kyle Walker 8 - His power and aggression shows no signs of waning. City's right-back is still a formidable force. EPA
    DEFENDERS: Kyle Walker 8 - His power and aggression shows no signs of waning. City's right-back is still a formidable force. EPA
  • Ruben Dias 9 - The Portuguese is undoubtedly the signing of the season after joining last summer from Benfica. Has brought a calm and assuredness long missing from City's backline. Named both the club's and FWA Player of the Season. Has improved John Stones as a player, too. Reuters
    Ruben Dias 9 - The Portuguese is undoubtedly the signing of the season after joining last summer from Benfica. Has brought a calm and assuredness long missing from City's backline. Named both the club's and FWA Player of the Season. Has improved John Stones as a player, too. Reuters
  • John Stones 8 - The writing looked to be on the wall for Stones with Dias signing at the start of 2020/21. But the Englishman has been a colossus for City this term, so much so that Aymeric Laporte has been relegated to back-up.
    John Stones 8 - The writing looked to be on the wall for Stones with Dias signing at the start of 2020/21. But the Englishman has been a colossus for City this term, so much so that Aymeric Laporte has been relegated to back-up.
  • Nathan Ake 5 - The Dutchman signed for a reported £41 million from Bournemouth has failed to make an impression during his first season at the Etihad. A centre-back and left-back position was up for grabs at the start of the campaign but others have often been preferred ahead of the former Bournemouth defender.
    Nathan Ake 5 - The Dutchman signed for a reported £41 million from Bournemouth has failed to make an impression during his first season at the Etihad. A centre-back and left-back position was up for grabs at the start of the campaign but others have often been preferred ahead of the former Bournemouth defender.
  • Aymeric Laporte 7 - The Frenchman has largely had a watching brief as Dias and Stones formed an impregnable partnership. His headed winner against Tottenham ensured City retained the League Cup for an unprecedented fourth year in a row. AFP
    Aymeric Laporte 7 - The Frenchman has largely had a watching brief as Dias and Stones formed an impregnable partnership. His headed winner against Tottenham ensured City retained the League Cup for an unprecedented fourth year in a row. AFP
  • Benjamin Mendy 6 - The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at City and looks a shadow of the rampaging full-back from a few seasons ago.
    Benjamin Mendy 6 - The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at City and looks a shadow of the rampaging full-back from a few seasons ago.
  • Joao Cancelo 8 - Did not look comfortable when asked to operate at left-back in the opening game but the young Portuguese has improved immensely and is also one of City's most potent attacking weapons. Badly missed in the Champions League final. Reuters
    Joao Cancelo 8 - Did not look comfortable when asked to operate at left-back in the opening game but the young Portuguese has improved immensely and is also one of City's most potent attacking weapons. Badly missed in the Champions League final. Reuters
  • Eric Garcia 4 - Has found first-team opportunities hard to come by and looks on the verge of ending his three-year stay in Manchester.
    Eric Garcia 4 - Has found first-team opportunities hard to come by and looks on the verge of ending his three-year stay in Manchester.
  • MIDFIELDERS: Ilkay Gundogan 9 - Mr Reliable became Mr Spectacular in 2020/21 with some dazzling displays, particularly at the turn of the year in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne. A haul of 12 Premier League goals is impressive and a testament to Guardiola's faith in playing without a recognised No 9.
    MIDFIELDERS: Ilkay Gundogan 9 - Mr Reliable became Mr Spectacular in 2020/21 with some dazzling displays, particularly at the turn of the year in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne. A haul of 12 Premier League goals is impressive and a testament to Guardiola's faith in playing without a recognised No 9.
  • Oleksandr Zinchenko 6 - Used sparingly by Guardiola but a tidy operator with the ball. Was outstanding against PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg. At fault for Kai Havertz's winner in the Champions League final defeat, though.
    Oleksandr Zinchenko 6 - Used sparingly by Guardiola but a tidy operator with the ball. Was outstanding against PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg. At fault for Kai Havertz's winner in the Champions League final defeat, though.
  • Rodri 9 - It's hard to believe the Spain international is still only 24. Commands the middle of the pitch like a gnarled veteran and his omission from the team in Porto against Chelsea raised eyebrows.
    Rodri 9 - It's hard to believe the Spain international is still only 24. Commands the middle of the pitch like a gnarled veteran and his omission from the team in Porto against Chelsea raised eyebrows.
  • Kevin De Bruyne 9 - The Belgian is quite simply the best passer with either foot in the division. Once again the creative fulcrum in City's march to a fifth Premier League title in nine years. Season ended in heartbreak when he was forced off injured in the Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.
    Kevin De Bruyne 9 - The Belgian is quite simply the best passer with either foot in the division. Once again the creative fulcrum in City's march to a fifth Premier League title in nine years. Season ended in heartbreak when he was forced off injured in the Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.
  • Bernardo Silva 7 - The Portuguese has failed to match the highs of the previous two seasons but is a workhorse who Guardiola always turns to in big games.
    Bernardo Silva 7 - The Portuguese has failed to match the highs of the previous two seasons but is a workhorse who Guardiola always turns to in big games.
  • Fernandinho 7 - the Brazilian picked up a record sixth League Cup winner's medal and his form in the run-in had many banking him for a starting place in the Champions League final. His introduction after an hour showed Guardila got his selection all wrong. AFP
    Fernandinho 7 - the Brazilian picked up a record sixth League Cup winner's medal and his form in the run-in had many banking him for a starting place in the Champions League final. His introduction after an hour showed Guardila got his selection all wrong. AFP
  • Riyad Mahrez 9 - If there is a player with a better first touch in the Premier League he is being well hidden. The Algerian's goals have propelled City in their quest for for three trophies, including a brace against PSG that took them to a first Champions League final.
    Riyad Mahrez 9 - If there is a player with a better first touch in the Premier League he is being well hidden. The Algerian's goals have propelled City in their quest for for three trophies, including a brace against PSG that took them to a first Champions League final.
  • Phil Foden 9 - The 20-year-old has enjoyed a sensational season to the point that David Silva's departure has barely been noticed. Has a bright future ahead at the Eithad.
    Phil Foden 9 - The 20-year-old has enjoyed a sensational season to the point that David Silva's departure has barely been noticed. Has a bright future ahead at the Eithad.
  • FORWARDS: Raheem Sterling 6 - Has suffered a crisis of confidence, according to his manager, but has still played a huge part in City's success. Anonymous in the Champions League final and substituted midway through the second half despite City needing a goal.
    FORWARDS: Raheem Sterling 6 - Has suffered a crisis of confidence, according to his manager, but has still played a huge part in City's success. Anonymous in the Champions League final and substituted midway through the second half despite City needing a goal.
  • Gabriel Jesus 7 - Has suffered, for lack of a better word, from Guardiola's use of a false 9 but the Brazilian is one of City's hardest-working players. Reuters
    Gabriel Jesus 7 - Has suffered, for lack of a better word, from Guardiola's use of a false 9 but the Brazilian is one of City's hardest-working players. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero 6 - Injuries and recovery from Covid-19 blighted the Argentine striker's final season at City. The club's record scorer signed off a decade at the club with two Premier League goals on the final day of the season. Will be remembered as one of the league's best ever.
    Sergio Aguero 6 - Injuries and recovery from Covid-19 blighted the Argentine striker's final season at City. The club's record scorer signed off a decade at the club with two Premier League goals on the final day of the season. Will be remembered as one of the league's best ever.
  • Ferran Torres 7 - Has adapted well to the demands of the Premier League but looks far more comfortable in a wide position than as a false 9.
    Ferran Torres 7 - Has adapted well to the demands of the Premier League but looks far more comfortable in a wide position than as a false 9.

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Manchester City Premier League squad: De Bruyne and Foden retained; Aguero, Garcia and Fernandinho on released list

All clubs must submit their respective lists by June 23

Gareth Cox

June 08, 2021

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The 20 Premier League clubs that took part in the 2020/21 season have submitted lists of players they will be retaining in their squads, and ones they will be releasing.

All clubs must submit their respective lists by June 23.

It is worth noting that player contracts typically will run until June 30, and therefore players who are soon to be out of contract are still on the 'retained' list at the time of publishing.

Next on the list are the new Premier League champions Manchester City, who came agonisingly close to winning their first European crown this season.

Pep Guardiola's side topped the domestic table by 12 points and also won the League Cup for a fourth campaign in a row after beating Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.

In the Champions League final, City were narrowly beaten by Chelsea in Portugal to deny them a treble.

Manchester City

2020/21 Premier League position: Champions

Retained

Nathan Ake
Yeboah Amankwah
Mohammed Aminu
Daniel Arzani
Gavin Bazunu
Oscar Bobb
Luke Bolton
Jayden Braaf
Yan Couto,
Finley Burns,
Joao Cancelo
Kevin de Bruyne
Liam Delap
Alpha Diounkou 
Ruben Dias
Tommy Doyle
Samuel Edozie
Conrad Egan-Riley
Angelino
Gabriel Jesus
Lewis Fiorini
Phil Foden
Camron Gbadebo
Claudio Gomes
Ilkay Gundogan
Jack Harrison
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Rodrigo
Yangel Herrera 
Joe Hodge
Ivan Ilic
Luka Ilic
Ko Itakura
Issa Kabore
Ben Knight
Aymeric Laporte
Riyad Mahrez
James McAtee
Rowan McDonald
Benjamin Mendy

  • Manchester City's Fernandinho lifts the Premier League trophy at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Reuters
    Manchester City's Fernandinho lifts the Premier League trophy at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Reuters
  • Manchester City players lift the Premier League Trophy at the Etihad Stadium. PA
    Manchester City players lift the Premier League Trophy at the Etihad Stadium. PA
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League medal at the Etihad Stadium. PA
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League medal at the Etihad Stadium. PA
  • Manchester City players lifts the Premier League trophy at Etihad Stadium. Getty
    Manchester City players lifts the Premier League trophy at Etihad Stadium. Getty
  • Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero, centre, celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal against Everton in what was his last league match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 23, 2021. AFP
    Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero, centre, celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal against Everton in what was his last league match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 23, 2021. AFP
  • Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's opening goal against Everton. EPA
    Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's opening goal against Everton. EPA
  • Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Kevin De Bruyne after scoring against Everton at Etihad Stadium . Getty
    Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Kevin De Bruyne after scoring against Everton at Etihad Stadium . Getty
  • Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero scores their fifth at the Etihad Stadium. AFP
    Manchester City's striker Sergio Aguero scores their fifth at the Etihad Stadium. AFP
  • Manchester City fans wave flags during the match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. PA
    Manchester City fans wave flags during the match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. PA
  • Sergio Aguero prepares to come on as a substitute during his last game as a Manchester City player. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero prepares to come on as a substitute during his last game as a Manchester City player. Reuters
  • Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second goal. PA
    Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second goal. PA
  • Manchester City fans show their support by holding up a Premier League champions banner at the Etihad Stadium. Getty
    Manchester City fans show their support by holding up a Premier League champions banner at the Etihad Stadium. Getty
  • Manchester City's midfielder Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal. AFP
    Manchester City's midfielder Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal. AFP
  • Everton's Jordan Pickford had a forgettable day on Sunday. Reuters
    Everton's Jordan Pickford had a forgettable day on Sunday. Reuters
  • Manchester City fans had a day to remember at the Etihad Stadium. EPA
    Manchester City fans had a day to remember at the Etihad Stadium. EPA

Ryotaro Meshino
Marlos Moreno 
Pablo Moreno
Bernardo Silva
Arijanet Muric
Lukas Nmecha
Ante Palaversa
Cole Palmer
Pedro Porro 
Iker Pozo 
Patrick Roberts
Alex Robertson
Sam Robinson
Morgan Rogers
Erik Palmer-Brown
Philippe Sandler
Ederson
Diego Rosa
Cieran Slicker
Matthew Smith
Zack Steffen
Raheem Sterling
Filip Stevanovic

John Stones
Oscar Tarensi
Slobodan Tedic
Ferran Torres 
James Trafford
Kyle Walker
Joshua Wilson-Esbrand
Oleksandr Zinchenko

Released

Sergio Aguero
Garcia Bernabe
Eric Garcia 
Daniel Grimshaw
Fernandinho
Louie Moulden
Felix Nmecha

Manchester City