THE BALL BREAKS LOOSE — Agüero takes it, drives forward … shoots! Time seems to stop. The net ripples, the stadium erupts, and history is rewritten. Manchester City are Premier League champions at the very last moment. After 44 years without a league title, after decades of disappointment and near misses, it finally happens. From Hyde Road heartbreak to modern-day ecstasy, 110 years of waiting are released in one unforgettable strike!

Follow the story of Manchester City through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports published in the Daily Telegraph. This edition charts the club’s remarkable journey — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– 1902, as City supporters leave Hyde Road after relegation to the second tier
– The club’s early years as Ardwick AFC, competing in Division Two against teams such as Fairfield FC and Fleetwood Rangers
– Decades of title triumphs, cup victories, derby days and defining matches
– 2012, when Sergio Agüero’s unforgettable last-gasp goal secures City’s first Premier League title and sparks celebrations at the Etihad

– The historic treble-winning campaign of 2022/23
– Highlights from the 2024/25 season and beyond
– Key moments that trace the club’s transformation from the late 1800s to the modern era

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong City fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who has lived every high and low — this is more than a gift. It’s a journey across 110 years of Manchester City history, preserved in print and ready to be relived.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 150+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.

Manchester City Football History Books

The Football History of Manchester City Telegraph Edition Book