What is Manchester City's lowest Premier League finish under Pep Guardiola?

Pep Guardiola is rightly considered one of the greatest managers to step foot in the Premier League, winning the league title on six occasions since joining Manchester City.

That said, he is human, and Manchester City have endured a tough 2024/25 campaign, with their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League honour all but over.

We take a look at Manchester City's lowest Premier League finish under Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City Premier League finishes under Pep Guardiola

It is no surprise that the Citizens' worst league position under Guardiola came in 2016/17, the Catalan's first year in charge, finishing in a respectable third place. His side provided no credible challenge for league winners Chelsea, with glaring weaknesses showing in the defensive department.

Having already signed the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane and John Stones, Man City further bolstered their squad with the additions of Ederson, Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva prior to the start of their 2017/18 league winning campaign, with Guardiola's side becoming the first team to record 100 points in a Premier League campaign.

A fascinating battle between Guardiola's Man City and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool would play out in the following years, but it's fair to say that the Reds came second best more often than not.

While Arsenal have pushed Man City close in recent times, the Citizens have prevailed, having won the league in six of the last seven campaigns.

Ellis Statham

• Manchester City F.C.
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