EDS & Academy

City’s Premier League 2 title triumph in pictures

The best images from City’s Elite Development Squad’s (EDS) title-winning Premier League 2 campaign.

Brian Barry-Murphy’s youngsters built on our success from 2020/21 to finish as champions for the second successive season.

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A 12-match unbeaten run, stretching back to December 2021, saw City finish six points clear at the summit, with the title wrapped up following our penultimate match of the season against Leeds.

With memorable Manchester derby triumphs and several dramatic late goals, relive a memorable campaign via the gallery below…

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OFF THE MARK : A James McAtee hat-trick helps City to a 4-2 win over Blackburn, our first of the campaign | 20 August 2021.

OFF THE MARK : A James McAtee hat-trick helps City to a 4-2 win over Blackburn, our first of the campaign | 20 August 2021.
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TREBLE-MAKER : Another McAtee hat-trick ensures City come away from the first Manchester derby of the PL2 campaign with another 4-2 win | 28 August 2021.

TREBLE-MAKER : Another McAtee hat-trick ensures City come away from the first Manchester derby of the PL2 campaign with another 4-2 win | 28 August 2021.
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PALMER PERFECTION : Just hours after featuring in City's 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley, Cole Palmer scores a hat-trick in a 5-0 PL2 win over Leicester | 16 October 2021.

PALMER PERFECTION : Just hours after featuring in City's 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley, Cole Palmer scores a hat-trick in a 5-0 PL2 win over Leicester | 16 October 2021.
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LATE DRAMA : A stoppage time strike from Cole Palmer is enough for City to end a seven-match winless run with victory over Leeds | 29 November 2021.

LATE DRAMA : A stoppage time strike from Cole Palmer is enough for City to end a seven-match winless run with victory over Leeds | 29 November 2021.
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DERBY DELIGHT : Three goals in six minutes help City to a 3-1 win over Manchester United | 15 January 2022.

DERBY DELIGHT : Three goals in six minutes help City to a 3-1 win over Manchester United | 15 January 2022.
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RAMPAGE : A 5-0 win away to Derby extends City's lead at the PL2 summit to four points | 7 February 2022.

RAMPAGE : A 5-0 win away to Derby extends City's lead at the PL2 summit to four points | 7 February 2022.
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STATEMENT WIN : A 2-0 victory over second-placed West Ham puts City in the driving seat for the PL2 title | 20 February 2022.

STATEMENT WIN : A 2-0 victory over second-placed West Ham puts City in the driving seat for the PL2 title | 20 February 2022.
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COMEBACK : 93rd and 94th-minute strikes earn City a a thrilling 3-3 draw at Arsenal | 4 April 2022.

COMEBACK : 93rd and 94th-minute strikes earn City a a thrilling 3-3 draw at Arsenal | 4 April 2022.
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CHAMPIONS : Kayky finds the net in a 3-1 win over Leeds which seals back-to-back titles | 22 April 2022.

CHAMPIONS : Kayky finds the net in a 3-1 win over Leeds which seals back-to-back titles | 22 April 2022.
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ALL TOGETHER NOW : The squad celebrate on the pitch at Elland Road after securing back-to-back titles | 22 April 2022.

ALL TOGETHER NOW : The squad celebrate on the pitch at Elland Road after securing back-to-back titles | 22 April 2022.
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FITTING FINALE : Rico Lewis celebrates putting City two goals to the good in a 7-0 final day win over Everton | 29 April 2022.

FITTING FINALE : Rico Lewis celebrates putting City two goals to the good in a 7-0 final day win over Everton | 29 April 2022.
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BACK-TO-BACK : Luke Mbete pictured with the PL2 trophy after our Everton triumph | 29 April 2022.

BACK-TO-BACK : Luke Mbete pictured with the PL2 trophy after our Everton triumph | 29 April 2022.
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SQUAD GOALS : The team and backroom staff celebrate another memorable campaign in style | 29 April 2022.

SQUAD GOALS : The team and backroom staff celebrate another memorable campaign in style | 29 April 2022.