Manchester City fans might be asking, have Manchester City won anything this season — and the short answer is: yes, but only one piece of silverware so far. It hasn’t been a trophy-laden season by their usual highs, but they did manage to lift one trophy, the FA Community Shield, at the start of the campaign.
Below, BraeckBall will walk you through what Manchester City have and haven’t won this season, how their major title hopes have gone, and what still lies ahead.
What they have won so far
- FA Community Shield: Manchester City claimed this trophy by beating Manchester United on penalties after a draw in the regular time. It’s their first Community Shield win since 2019.
This is the only major trophy that City have secured in the 2024–25 season. A solid start, but considering their standards, it’s been below expectations in terms of silverware.
Near misses and unmet expectations
While that Community Shieldve a glimmer of silver, the rest of the season was frustrating in terms of turning chances into trophies.
- FA Cup: City reached the final but were defeated by Crystal Palace, meaning they finished the FA Cup campaign as runners-up.
- Premier League: After dominating English football in past seasons, they dropped off in 2024–25. They didn’t win the league — coming in third place.
- EFL Cup (Carabao Cup): Their run ended earlier than fans would’ve wanted, getting knocked out in the fourth round.
- Champions League and other competitions: No trophy there either; their campaigns haven’t yielded silverware.
So while they were in contention in several competitions, the actual trophy count stopped at one.
A deeper look: What went wrong?
Understanding why Manchester City didn’t win more this season is key for fans and analysts alike.
- High standards, high pressure: City have gotten used to winning multiple trophies. When that doesn’t happen, everything feels like a failure.
- Critical matches lost: The FA Cup final loss to Palace is a major example. Losing in finals means you don’t get even consolation by advancing — you just miss the trophy.
- Competitive Premier League: Other teams stepped up; City couldn’t dominate as before. Their third-place finish shows the growing challenge.
- Inconsistency in knockout games: In cups and Champions League, small lapses in concentration or tactical decisions often made the difference.
What’s still possible: Remaining chances for trophies
Even though the season is already advanced, there are usually chances left (depending on schedule and competition structure) for extra silver.
- City might still compete in knockout stages of European competition (if they haven’t been eliminated already).
- Some domestic cups might still be active (depending on timing).
- Looking ahead: new seasons, transfers, squad changes could reset momentum.
Historical context: Is this season an outlier?
Yes — in comparison to recent years, this season is unusual for Manchester City.
- They had previously won four straight Premier League titles up to 2023-24.
- The club has established a recent pattern of multiple trophies per season: league, domestic cups, possibly European runs.
So, having only one trophy (Community Shield) this season marks a below-par haul relative to expectations built over years of success.
Key statistics to know
- gue finish: 3rd in Premier League for 2024–25 season.
- Top scorer: Erling Haaland was the top scorer in the league and across all competitions for City.
- Big losses: They had some heavy defeats, including a home loss to Tottenham that stood out.
- Cup runs: Reached FA Cup final, knocked out early in EFL Cup, no trophy in UCL.
What this means for next season
- City will want to bounce back aggressively. The manager, Pep Guardiola, will likely re-evaluate weak points (defense, depth, clutch moments in finals) to restore dominance.
- Player movements (transfers in & out) will be key. The squad might need fresh blood to rotate better and avoid fatigue.
- Psychological boost: winning the Community Shield—even though a minor trophy—does give City something to build off.
Conclusion
Have Manchester City won anything this season? The answer is yes—but only the FA Community Shield has found its way into their trophy cabinet for 2024-25. It’s a single piece of hardware in what has otherwise been a season of near misses, runner-ups, and high expectations unmet.
BraeckBall encourages you to stay tuned: with transfer windows coming, tactical shifts likely, and the club’s hunger for silverware undimmed, City will be back fighting. If you want more deep dives — next match previews, player stats, emerging talent — keep following for updates.
