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City Honor Guardiola, Maresca Candidate, Treble on Line

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City will hold a parade and rename a stand to honor Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola will leave after the season, with his match against Aston Villa on 24 May 2026.
Enzo Maresca, former Chelsea manager and ex-assistant, is the leading candidate to replace Guardiola.
City remain in the domestic treble race, having secured the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and needing a win over Bournemouth to keep Premier League hopes.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Sir Alex Ferguson led Manchester United to England’s first treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, and later the Intercontinental Cup in Tokyo. The triumph cemented the idea that a manager’s success can define a club’s identity, a pattern later echoed in Manchester City’s recent managerial transitions.

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Story summary

Manchester City will hold a parade and rename a stand to honor Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola will leave after the season, with his match against Aston Villa on 24 May 2026.
Enzo Maresca, former Chelsea manager and ex-assistant, is the leading candidate to replace Guardiola.
City remain in the domestic treble race, having secured the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and needing a win over Bournemouth to keep Premier League hopes.

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