The season Manchester City became the 'Centurions' of English football
In short: In 2017–18, Manchester City didn't just win the Premier League; they dismantled the existing record books. By reaching the century mark in points, they achieved a level of statistical dominance that redefined the limits of the English top flight.
The 2017–18 campaign served as a masterclass in domestic dominance for Pep Guardiola's side. The team secured their third Premier League title on April 15, 2018, after West Bromwich Albion's 1–0 victory over Manchester United effectively sealed the result. This achievement was underscored by a staggering collection of new national records: the club finished with 100 points, 32 wins, and a goal difference of +79. They also set the benchmark for most away points (50), most away wins (16), and most consecutive league victories (18). Beyond the aggregate numbers, the season was defined by individual milestones and historic firsts. On November 1, Sergio Agüero scored his 178th goal for the club in a Champions League match against Napoli, officially becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer by surpassing Eric Brook.
Additionally, the season saw the emergence of Phil Foden, who became the youngest ever Premier League winner at just 17 years and 350 days old. While their domestic success was nearly peerless, their European journey provided a stark contrast. After topping their group and defeating FC Basel in the knockout stage, City faced Liverpool in the quarter-finals. The campaign ended in a disappointing 5–1 aggregate defeat, a result marred by refereeing controversies. Despite this, the season remains a landmark in English football history, earning the squad the nickname 'Centurions' for their unprecedented point total.
Manchester City claimed the 2017–18 EFL Cup on 25 February 2018, marking the Guardiola era's initial trophy win after a 3–0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium. This victory, combined with the subsequent league title, completed their second league and League Cup double in a four-year span. The sheer scale of their success was later captured in the Amazon Original docuseries 'All or Nothing: Manchester City', which premiered in August 2018.
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