Manchester City standings for 2026/27 have City in eighth place at the start of Matchweek 2, before Friday night’s away match against Crystal Palace. Enzo Maresca’s side have three points from one Premier League game after beating Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with a goal difference of +1.
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Manchester City standings: current position
| Position | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 8th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Snapshot: 28 August 2026 before Crystal Palace vs Manchester City. Because the table can change after every match, this article should be updated immediately after City play.
Premier League table 2026/27
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GD |
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 3 | +4 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 3 | +3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 3 | +3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 5 | Hull City | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| 8 | Manchester City | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | -2 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 | -2 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 1 | 0 | -3 |
| 19 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 0 | -3 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | -4 |
Why are Manchester City eighth with three points?
Several clubs won on the opening weekend, so teams on three points are separated by goal difference. City’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth left them on +1, behind other opening-weekend winners with larger margins. That is why City sit eighth despite having the same number of points as the teams immediately above them.
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Manchester City results and form
City’s Premier League record entering Matchweek 2 is one win from one match. The 2-1 victory over Bournemouth gave Maresca a winning start in the league after a summer of significant squad change. Form becomes more meaningful as more matches are played, so the page should move from a single-result description to a five-match form line once enough league games are available.
Manchester City next Premier League match
Manchester City travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 10:00 PM EAT. See our Crystal Palace vs Manchester City preview for team news, key stats and H2H information.
How the Premier League table works
Premier League teams receive three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. When clubs are level on points, ranking criteria including goal difference and goals scored help separate them. Early in the season, one high-scoring win or defeat can therefore move a club several places even when the points total is unchanged.
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Manchester City squad changes in 2026/27
City’s table campaign is beginning during a major squad transition under Maresca. Read our Manchester City new players 2026/27 guide for Elliot Anderson, Jeremy Monga, Gerónimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Pierce Charles and the key summer departures.
Manchester City standings FAQs
What position are Manchester City in the Premier League?
Manchester City are eighth in the 28 August 2026 pre-match snapshot, with three points after one game.
How many points do Manchester City have?
City have three points from their opening Premier League match of 2026/27 in this snapshot.
What is Manchester City’s goal difference?
City’s goal difference is +1 after scoring two and conceding one in their opening league game.
Who do Manchester City play next?
Manchester City’s next league match is away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Where can I see the live Premier League table?
Use SportPesa Score for current scores and live football information, and keep this SP KE standings page updated after each Manchester City league match.
READ ALSO: Manchester City: Fixtures, Results, Standings, Squad & Stats
Manchester City standings: follow the season from one URL
Manchester City standings will change throughout 2026/27, but the search destination should not. Keep this page live on one permanent URL, refresh City’s position, points, goal difference and form after every league game, and use it as the table-focused child page of the wider Manchester City content hub.
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