The short, factual Manchester City story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history and framed as of summer 2026.
The beginning
Manchester City were founded in 1880. Founded as St Mark's (West Gorton), becoming Manchester City in 1894. Fans know the club as the Citizens.
Honours
As of summer 2026 the trophy cabinet holds 10 top-flight league titles, 8 FA Cups, 9 League Cups, 1 European Cup, plus 1 European Cup Winners' Cup (1970).
The ground
Manchester City play at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, opened 2002. Planning a visit? The Etihad Stadium guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.
Ownership
As of summer 2026, Manchester City are owned by City Football Group (majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group).
A record worth knowing
City's 100 points in 2017/18 remain the highest total in Premier League history.