Manchester City's 2025-26 season will be remembered primarily as the year they did not win the Premier League — the first such year in five. But the second half of the campaign has provided enough to remind everyone that dismissing City prematurely is always unwise. Here are the five moments from City's revival. 1. Rodri's first game back: the return of the Spanish midfielder against a mid-table side transformed the defensive shape immediately. Everything clicked. City looked like themselves for the first time in months. 2. The Bernardo Silva tactical masterclass: against a well-organised European opponent, Silva's positioning, pressing, and passing produced one of the most intelligent individual performances of the season by any Premier League player. 3. Haaland's hat-trick (February): when healthy, Haaland at the Etihad is a different proposition to any striker in the league. Three goals in 45 minutes reminded opponents why he cannot be ignored even for a moment. 4. Savinho's breakout display: the young Brazilian's direct performance against a top-half side — driving past defenders, winning penalties, creating chaos — announced himself as a genuine long-term City asset. 5. The statement 4-0 win in March: a comprehensive, dominant performance that served notice: City had rediscovered their form, and the title may be going to Arsenal, but finishing this season well was City's commitment. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 07:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge 🏆 GW30 | City's Revival Moments