Overview

• Guardiola labelled City’s first trophyless campaign since 2017 a vital period of growth and reflection.
• He argued that a third-place finish despite setbacks might be more valuable than winning a fourth straight Premier League title.
• Injuries and inconsistent form contributed to their third-place league finish and failure to secure any trophies.
• Quoting former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, he stressed that true success is defined by how often one recovers from defeat.
• He said he will focus on reinvigorating team spirit and harnessing the energy of new players as City prepares for the upcoming season and Club World Cup.