The 2019–20 season was Manchester City's 118th season of competitive football, 91st season in the top division of English football and 23rd season in the Premier League since it was first created. In addition to the Premier League, the club competed in the FA Cup, as holders of both competitions. They also entered the UEFA Champions League, hoping to win the team's first European trophy since 1970. The Citizens successfully retained the EFL Cup, their third consecutive League Cup win and their fifth in seven seasons.