On top of the quick turnaround from the World Cup, a shortened transfer window that closes 24 hours before the season kicks off has left many sides scrambling at the last minute to strengthen their squads, none more so than Manchester United
Manchester City
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English Premier League talking points: Third-season syndrome for Mourinho and new bosses at Cheslea and Arsenal
Aguero double helps Man City claim first silverware of the season
The last side to win the Community Shield and then go on to clinch the Premier League title were Manchester United in 2010-11
Riyad Mahrez joins Manchester City for club-record fee
27-year-old Algerian international – a pivotal figure when Leicester stormed to a shock Premier League title in 2016 – signed a five-year contract
Abu Dhabi’s Man City to face Arsenal in EPL 2018/19 opener
Premier League champions will travel to The Emirates Stadium on the weekend on August 11-12
Etihad, Man City reveal the secrets to staying fit during travel
Flying Fit initiative shows the strategies athletes employ to remain at their peak when travelling were also applicable to business travellers
Guardiola signs new deal to remain at Abu Dhabi’s Man City until 2021
Guardiola masterminded a historic campaign as Abu Dhabi-owned City became the first side in English football history to achieve 100 points in a top-flight campaign
Record-breaking Manchester City reach Premier League 100 points tally
Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City enjoyed a record-breaking season
Abu Dhabi’s Man City eyes record 100 points tally
Victory against Southampton on Sunday will see Premier League champions hit new heights
Free-scoring Salah crowned PFA Player of the Year
Arab star scored his 31st league goal of the campaign in a 2-2 draw at West Brom on Saturday
Man City’s Pep Guardiola to become world’s best-paid manager – report
The 47-year old Catalan will now stay with the team at least through 2020
Abu Dhabi’s Man City hooks up with dating app Tinder
Tinder agrees sponsorship deal with City’s men’s and women’s teams, along with sister club New York City FC
Guardiola grateful for patience shown by Abu Dhabi owners
Guardiola is set to meet chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak when City fly to Abu Dhabi for a training break
Abu Dhabi’s Man City named world’s fifth richest football club
21st edition of the Deloitte Football Money League says broadcast money is club’s biggest revenue stream
Manchester City world’s most financially powerful football club
The Soccerex Football Finance notes that the Abu Dhabi-owned club is one of the most famous cases of foreign investment changing a club’s status
Abu Dhabi’s Man City plans Guardiola contract talks
Premier League leaders seek to tie manager to a new long-term deal
Abu Dhabi’s Man City hailed as Premier League greats
Pep Guardiola’s team win plaudits after setting new record of 15 straight wins