Manchester City news: Opinion – Shamoon Hafez on how 2024-25 will be remembered

Unfortunately for Manchester City, this season will be remembered for the wrong reasons after a somewhat miserable campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s men relinquished their four-year hold on the Premier League trophy, were knocked out of the Champions League early on and were stunned in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace.

Ballon d’Or winner Rodri suffered a serious knee injury that ruled him out from September until the penultimate game of the season, and his absence in the middle of the park severely derailed City’s campaign.

Since coming back from his own injury troubles, Erling Haaland has not looked himself while the likes of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish have struggled for form.

City also bid an emotional farewell to midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne, who leaves after a trophy-laden decade at the club.

Being at his send-off was a real ‘I was there’ moment and it was special to see how much he meant to the club and the supporters.

At least. City ended their season with some cheer on Sunday though, as victory at Fulham was enough to secure a place at Europe’s top table next term.

Beyond that, it has been a season to forget for City and Guardiola.