Manchester City’s Premier League Stats So Far This Season
Date: October 5, 2025
By: Manchester City News Desk
Overview
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have begun the 2025/26 Premier League season with a mixed run of results — four wins, one draw, and two defeats from their opening seven matches. The reigning champions currently sit fifth in the table on 13 points, just three adrift of the league leaders. Despite a stuttering start, City’s recent form has been encouraging, with three wins and a draw from their last four league outings.
With club football temporarily paused for international duty, we take an in-depth look at the numbers shaping City’s campaign so far — from goal-scoring brilliance to defensive solidity and passing precision.
Attacking Performance
Manchester City remain the Premier League’s most prolific side so far this term, netting 15 goals — more than any other club in the division. Unsurprisingly, Erling Haaland leads the charge with nine goals to his name, outscoring nine entire Premier League teams on his own.
In terms of creativity, Jeremy Doku tops the assists chart for City with three, followed by Tijjani Reijnders with two, and eight other players contributing one assist each. Guardiola’s team have produced a combined 68 shots in total — the fourth-highest tally in the Premier League — trailing only Manchester United (82).
Interestingly, City’s expected goals (xG) stands at 12.21, suggesting they have been more clinical than expected in front of goal. Although Manchester United and Crystal Palace boast higher xG figures, both clubs have scored significantly fewer goals than City.
Defensive Record
Defensively, Manchester City continue to show resilience, conceding just six goals — with only four teams boasting a better record. The club has kept three clean sheets this campaign, thanks in part to strong performances from Gianluigi Donnarumma and James Trafford.
City’s expected goals against (xGA) of 7.1 indicates their goalkeepers have been outperforming expectations. Despite tactical tweaks leading to discussions about a new defensive approach, City still rank in the lower half of the league for defensive metrics such as interceptions (47), blocks (18), and duels won (350).
Discipline has remained strong, with only three clubs receiving fewer yellow cards than City’s tally of ten. Notably, Guardiola’s side is among the twelve teams yet to receive a red card this season.
Possession and Passing
Despite ongoing debate about a potential shift in Guardiola’s tactical setup, Manchester City continue to dominate possession and ball retention. The team has completed 3,785 passes across seven league matches — more than any other club — averaging 540 per game. Chelsea follows closely with 3,737 completed passes.
However, City’s average possession of 57% places them fifth overall, behind Aston Villa, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. While City remain a possession-based side, the numbers suggest a slightly more balanced approach this season.
Surprisingly, no Manchester City player features in the Premier League’s top 15 for completed passes. Ruben Dias sits 16th with 404, marking a shift from previous years when Dias, Rodri, and Josko Gvardiol consistently ranked among the top performers in this metric.
Key Takeaways
- Points: 13 (5th place)
- Goals Scored: 15 (most in the league)
- Goals Conceded: 6
- Top Scorer: Erling Haaland (9 goals)
- Most Assists: Jeremy Doku (3)
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Average Possession: 57%
- Total Passes Completed: 3,785
FAQs
1. How many points does Manchester City have so far?
City have accumulated 13 points from their first seven Premier League fixtures, currently placing them fifth in the table.
2. Who is Manchester City’s top scorer this season?
Erling Haaland leads the scoring charts for both Manchester City and the Premier League with nine goals.
3. How strong is City’s defense compared to others?
City have conceded only six goals so far, with only four teams performing better defensively.
4. Has Pep Guardiola changed his playing style this season?
While Guardiola’s side remains dominant in possession and passing, there appears to be a slight evolution toward more direct attacking transitions and a more balanced build-up approach.
5. Who are City’s top assist providers?
Jeremy Doku leads with three assists, followed by Tijjani Reijnders with two, and several others contributing one each.
Conclusion
Manchester City’s 2025/26 Premier League season has been a blend of steady progress and tactical refinement. The team’s attacking power remains unmatched, while defensive organization continues to solidify. Despite early setbacks, Guardiola’s men are in a strong position just three points off the top, and their improving form hints at another title challenge in the making.
With Erling Haaland firing on all cylinders, new signings integrating well, and a balanced squad depth, City look poised to mount a serious run once the international break concludes. All eyes will be on their upcoming fixtures to see if they can convert these impressive numbers into consistent dominance on the pitch.
