Manchester City Secure Champions League Football for 2025/26 Season

Manchester City have confirmed their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 win against Fulham. This seals a top-four finish in the Premier League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

City clinched Champions League qualification on the final day of the Premier League season. They defeated Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage. Ilkay Gundogan scored a great goal in the first half and won a penalty that Erling Haaland converted in the second. This victory marked City’s 15th consecutive win over Fulham, setting a new record for the longest winning streak against a single opponent in English top-flight history. Despite a challenging season that saw City struggle for consistency, they finished third in the table and ensured their place in Europe’s top competition for the next campaign.

CITY’S SEASON IN FOCUS

This season, Manchester City dropped from their usual high standards but ended the Premier League campaign unbeaten in their last 10 games. This included 7 wins and 3 draws. Manager Pep Guardiola described securing Champions League qualification as feeling “like a title.” This reflected the difficulties the team faced during the year. This is only the second time in Guardiola’s career that he has finished outside the top two in a league season. Erling Haaland’s reliable goalscoring and Gundogan’s leadership were key factors in City’s late surge.

LOOKING AHEAD

Manchester City will now focus on preparing their squad for another Champions League run amid the summer transfer window. The team’s qualification ensures they maintain their status among Europe’s elite. This provides a crucial platform to attract top talent. City will also look to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool next season, after finishing third. They were just three points ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea and one clear of Manchester United, who finished outside the Champions League spots. Their next campaign will start with renewed hope as Guardiola’s men aim to bounce back and reclaim domestic and European dominance