Manchester City enter the new season in myriad unfamiliar ways. They are not going into the new campaign as defending champions after Liverpool emerged victorious last term and prevented Pep Guardiola’s side from winning five Premier League titles on the bounce.

James Trafford broke Championship records between the sticks for Burnley last season and returned to Manchester City hoping to be their long-term No.1 - now a formidable Italian problem could destroy

There are positive vibes within the Manchester City dressing room that will no doubt excite supporters ahead of the brand new campaign.With their Premier League curtain-raiser fast approaching, City