



Manchester City Football Club is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton) before becoming Manchester City in 1894. While the club had periods of success in the 20th century, it transformed into a global football powerhouse following its acquisition by the City Football Group in 2008. Under the management of Pep Guardiola, City has become known for its attacking football, tactical innovation, and domestic dominance—winning multiple Premier League titles and setting numerous records in the modern era.