Pep Guardiola has admitted he likely wouldnt have survived the season had he endured Manchester Citys struggles while managing Barca or Real Madrid.
City finished third in the Premier League during the 2024-25 campaign, 13 points adrift of champions Liverpool, in what was their worst season since Guardiolas first in charge.
They were eliminated early in both the Champions League and Carabao Cup and suffered a shock defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
Between late October and mid-December, City endured a brutal run, losing nine out of 13 matches.
Despite the slump, the club stood by Guardiola and even extended his contract in November.