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The Manchester City team that won the FA Cup in 1904, the club's first major honour.. Manchester City were formed in 1880 as West Gorton (St. Marks). [1] At this time organised league football did not exist; ordinary matches (that today would be called friendly games) were arranged on a largely ad hoc basis and supplemented by the competitive games that cup competition required.
First First Division match - Blackburn Rovers 4-3 Manchester City (2 September 1899) First League Cup match - Manchester City 3-0 Stockport County , second round (18 October 1960) First European match - Manchester City 0-0 Fenerbahce , European Cup first round (18 September 1968)
In the first season under Mercer, Manchester City won the Second Division title and made important signings in Mike Summerbee and Colin Bell. [24] Two seasons later, in 1967–68 , City claimed the league championship for the second time, beating their close neighbours Manchester United to the title on the final day of the season with a 4–3 ...
Manchester City Football Club is an English association football club based in Manchester, which competes in the Premier League. Founded as West Gorton (St Marks) in 1880, the club after several changes of identity adopted the name 'Manchester City' in 1894. During the 1891–92 season, Manchester City joined the Football Alliance.
The 1966–67 season was Manchester City's 65th season in existence and 47th season in the top division of English football. [1] In addition to the First Division, the club competed in the FA Cup and the Football League Cup.
The 1970–71 season was Manchester City's 69th season of competitive football and 51st season in the top division of English football. [1] In addition to the First Division, the club competed in the FA Cup, Football League Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Anglo-Italian League Cup.
The 1974–75 season was Manchester City's 73rd season of competitive football and 55th season in the top division of English football. [1] In addition to the First Division, the club competed in the FA Cup, Football League Cup and the Texaco Cup.
The 1971–72 season was Manchester City's 70th season of competitive football and 52nd season in the top division of English football. [1] In addition to the First Division, the club competed in the FA Cup, Football League Cup, FA Charity Shield and the UEFA Cup. On the 18th March, the club were 5 points clear at the top of the table with ...