2015 Manchester City Home – Sergio Aguero #10 Large

The 2015–16 season was a competitive yet transitional campaign for Manchester City under Manuel Pellegrini, who had already announced he would be replaced by Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. Despite the looming managerial change, City remained a strong contender across multiple competitions.

In the Premier League, Manchester City finished 4th, securing Champions League qualification but falling short of the title race dominated by Leicester City. In domestic cups, City achieved success by winning the League Cup (EFL Cup), defeating Liverpool on penalties in the final at Wembley.

The highlight of the season came in Europe, where Manchester City reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time in club history. After overcoming Dynamo Kyiv and Paris Saint-Germain, they were eliminated by Real Madrid, losing 1–0 on aggregate. The run marked a significant step forward in the club’s European ambitions.

The 2015–16 Manchester City home kit, produced by Nike, featured a clean sky-blue base with white accents and a modern athletic fit. Simple yet elegant, the shirt became a recognizable vintage football shirt from a season that bridged two major managerial eras.

Player’s Impact – Sergio Agüero

The 2015–16 season further cemented Sergio Agüero as one of the Premier League’s most lethal strikers. Despite dealing with minor injuries throughout the campaign, Agüero remained Manchester City’s primary attacking weapon and most reliable goal scorer.

Agüero scored 29 goals in all competitions, including 24 in the Premier League, finishing as the league’s second-highest scorer. Operating as a central striker, he combined explosive movement, sharp positioning, and clinical finishing, consistently finding space inside the box.

One of his most memorable performances came in a 5–1 victory over Newcastle United, where he scored five goals in just 20 minutes, showcasing his extraordinary scoring instincts. His ability to decide matches single-handedly kept City competitive during inconsistent stretches of the season.

Tactically, Agüero was the focal point of City’s attack, benefiting from service provided by players like Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva. His movement forced defensive lines deeper, creating space for midfield runners and maintaining City’s attacking threat.

This season reinforced Agüero’s legacy as Manchester City’s all-time great striker, a player capable of delivering elite output regardless of the team’s broader form.

Full Squad List (Manchester City – 2015–16 Season)

Manager: Manuel Pellegrini

Goalkeepers:
Joe Hart, Willy Caballero, Richard Wright

Defenders:
Vincent Kompany (captain), Nicolás Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala, Gaël Clichy, Aleksandar Kolarov, Pablo Zabaleta, Bacary Sagna

Midfielders:
Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Yaya Touré, Fernandinho, Jesús Navas, Samir Nasri, Fabian Delph, Fernando

Forwards:
Sergio Agüero, Raheem Sterling, Wilfried Bony, Kelechi Iheanacho