Manchester City
Manchester City’s best goals of all time
Please don’t get it twisted, Manchester City Football Club was founded in 1880, but they only really started adding to their history books in 2008 when the club was taken over by the City Football Group, headed by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, usually referred to as Sheikh Mansour. But while this is a fact, are ALL of Manchester City’s best goals from this era or are there some true worldies from before they were a powerhouse of British football? That is the question we’re here to answer today.
Now with a team that the owners have spent over £1 billion (£1.91 billion SPENT £587m RECEIVED from sales meaning a £1.33 billion NET SPEND) since their takeover in 2008, you can imagine there have been some real superstar players, some phenomenal talents capable of scoring outrageous goals and you’d be right, and with a club that makes so many signings the bookmakers have had their work cut out for them, they made City favourites to claim the £100m man Jack Grealish, bookmakers also had them as favourites to pick up Kevin de Bruyne, another £70m.
Another player who they were favourites for, a man who would end up going down as one of the greatest Manchester City players in the clubs history, Sergio Aguero, a BARGAIN at £36million. The question is, how many of their best goals were scored by the last two?
Well, let us cast our minds back to arguably the biggest goal in the entire history of the club, 2011-12 season. Bookmakers make Manchester United favourites to win the league and come full time in the United many punters thought they’d seen their bets come in as the red side of Manchester claimed a 1-0 win to put them top and saw them sitting as champions but they would be relying on Queens Park Rangers getting something from their final game of the season against Manchester City.
Leading into the final minutes of added time, I don’t think even the biggest brains of the sports and odds world saw what was to come. City, 2-1 down playing against 10 men. In the 92nd minute, Edin Dzecko bags an equaliser to make it 2-2. Things were looking grim, a pass into Balotelli from Aguero who loses control of the ball but SOMEHOW gets a foot to the ball playing it back to Aguero.
Aguero loses his man and hammers his laces through it near post to score a NINETY 4th minute winner, spawning the famous “AGUEROOOOOOO” line of commentary. Crazy scenes saw City snatch the title from what was sure to be a heartbreaking moment for the club and with that, the final day of the city came to a close. I think it’s safe to say this goal cost a lot of punters their season long bets!
The next goal I’d like to talk about quite literally just happened this season, you already know what I’m going to say. Bernardo Silvas stunner against Aston Villa using Joao Cancelo and Riyad Mahrez to bust apart Aston Villas incredible pressing, making huge gaps and exploiting the newly created space.
Then Fernandinho plays a stunning long ball up to Gabriel Jesus along the wing who takes it in his stride and perfectly puts the ball in the box for Bernardo Silva. Silva is in ACRES of space and with his first touch side footed volleys it from JUST inside the box and Martinez stood no chance, I don’t think there are many keepers in the world that save that.
While Bernardo Silvas goal didn’t MEAN as much as the Aguero goal, given what was at stake, in a season with a title race that is as tight as the 2021/22 season with a point between first and second, then a further point between second and third, every goal will turn out to be a crucial goal.
Not to mention the fact Villa under new manager Gerrard have been playing some great football. You could look back on this goal and say it won them the title given the fact Villa got a goal back in the second half.
And that’s going to do it this one, can you remember these goals? Are there any other HUGE goals you can remember? These don’t necessarily need to be league title winning goals, but in the past goals that sealed promotion, helped fight relegation or just an insane finish on a Tuesday night in a meaningless 3rd round cup game, they all count right?
Let us know, we would love to get a discussion going! Even as a non City fan, this team has been a joy to watch on occasion, playing such fast paced, methodical football with Pep at the helm. It will be interesting to see how things keep rolling after his reign is over, anyway that’s all for today. Take care everybody!
Sam Coffey has officially joined Manchester City from Portland Thorns on a contract running through summer 2029. The WSL leaders will reportedly pay the Thorns a transfer fee of $875,000 with potential add-ons according to ESPN, securing one of the NWSL’s top midfielders.
Coffey said in an emotional goodbye video posted by the Thorns that playing in Europe has long been one of her goals. “For as long as I’ve kicked a ball, I’ve always dreamed of playing professional soccer in Europe, and it’s something I simply have to pursue. I would never forgive myself if I didn’t go try,” she said in a video filmed at Providence Park.
Thorns Lose Talisman and 2024 Captain
The move leaves Portland without their talisman and 2024 captain. During a turbulent season in terms of injuries and maternity leaves, Coffey started all but one match and was a stabilizing force in midfield. She was named to the league’s Best XI for the third time in four years.
Manchester City are chasing their first title in a decade and lead England’s Women’s Super League by six points over Chelsea after defeating Everton on the weekend to open the second half of the season. Coffey has never been on a side that finished top of table but was a rookie when the Thorns won the 2022 NWSL Championship.
Investment in Women’s Game Attracts Star
Coffey also gave a nod to Manchester City as a club that has recently increased investment in the women’s team. “I think it’s also a place that just has proven its investment in women’s soccer and being a part of this movement that is going on. Seeing the facilities, the support the team gets and all the efforts they are putting in for the women’s side is such a huge and positive side and something I’m honored to be a part of.”
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Everton Women host Manchester City on Sunday as the WSL leaders return from the winter break with a six point advantage at the top of the table. Brian Sorensen’s side will be without several key players including Rion Ishikawa due to sickness and Hikaru Kitagawa who is being assessed after feeling her hamstring during training.
Elise Stenevik, Megan Finnigan and Lucy Hope remain unavailable while Katie Robinson has returned to Aston Villa after her loan spell ended, having made 12 appearances for the Toffees. Everton sit 10th in the table, five points above the relegation zone.
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT, Sunday, January 11, 2026
Venue: Joie Stadium, Manchester
TV: TBC
Sorensen Demands Defensive Discipline
The Everton boss knows his side face an uphill task against the league’s highest scorers. “They have a very good team and we have to put a performance in. We have the confidence to know that we can do it if we get it right. But, it is going to be extremely hard. We have to be right in the defensive department. We know how good they are. We need to focus on ourselves and make sure we get our things right.”
Manchester City have been relentless since their opening day defeat to Chelsea in September, establishing a commanding lead at the top. Khadija Shaw tops the scoring charts with support from Vivianne Miedema and Aoba Fujino providing goals throughout the season.
Recent Meetings Favor City
The clubs have already met twice this season with Andrée Jeglertz’s team winning both encounters. City won 3-1 in the League Cup at Joie Stadium in September before edging a competitive 2-1 victory at Goodison Park in November, despite Kelly Gago’s equalizer.
Predicted Lineups:
Everton (4-2-3-1): Ramsey; Vanhaevermaet, Wheeler, Payne, Boje Sørensen; Clare, Hayashi; Thomas, Gago, Bissell; Snoeijs
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Yamashita; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Blindkilde Brown; Fujino, Miedema, Hemp; Shaw
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Vivianne Miedema has revealed she wants to extend her stay at Manchester City beyond this summer with contract talks currently underway. The Netherlands international joined the WSL leaders on a free transfer from Arsenal in summer 2024 and has been instrumental in their charge towards the title.
“Officially, I have a contract until the summer. We’re working hard to extend that. I’m sure it’ll work out. I’m happy at the club and I feel good about the direction the club is going,” Miedema told FCLeeuwinnen and AD.nl.
Thriving Under Andrée Jeglertz
The 29 year old striker has rediscovered her best form at City after injury troubles plagued her final years at Arsenal. She’s formed a lethal partnership with Bunny Shaw in attack, helping Andrée Jeglertz’s side build a six point lead at the top of the WSL table heading into the winter break.
Miedema scored her 100th WSL goal during City’s 6-1 demolition of Aston Villa in December, becoming only the second player to reach that milestone. Her performances have been crucial to City’s 13 match unbeaten run across all competitions since their opening day defeat to Chelsea.
City Keen to Secure Key Asset
Manchester City will be eager to tie down Miedema to a new deal given her importance to their title push. The striker’s contract situation means she could sign a pre contract with clubs outside England from this month if terms aren’t agreed.
City face a challenging run of fixtures when they return from the winter break, starting with West Ham in the League Cup quarter final before resuming their WSL campaign. Securing Miedema’s future would provide a significant boost as they look to end their four year trophy drought and claim their first WSL title since 2021.
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