Manchester City are back in Premier League title contention, a notion inconceivable this time last year in the peak of a catastrophic collapse. Their title defence was in tatters by December. So, what's changed?

New year, new City

While 2024 was undoubtedly not Man City's finest moment - the backend at least - they have turned a corner in 2025, winning more games (19) than any Premier League side. They average more points per game (2.07) than both Arsenal and Liverpool, and have scored infinitely more goals (63).

Of course, titles are not won by calendar year but it's important to note consistency has been steadily building since recovering from one of the worst declines ever witnessed by a reigning champion. It was like they hit self-destruct. Sentiment shared in no small part by curr

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