While many praised the logo for its simplicity and similarity to the beloved previous design, it was criticised from other corners for its slightly amateurish appearance, its removal of the words "Football Club" and for its failure to more closely replicate the earlier badge.

Replacing the old "branding" of MCFC (the initials of the club), both social media outlets were rechristened "ManCity".

Due to bad weather during the International Champions Cup, the derby against Manchester United was cancelled, and City went on to play Borussia Dortmund in their next cup match, which they would go on to win 6–5 on penalties after drawing 1–1 at the end of regular time.

To replace the game against Manchester United, which was cancelled, City arranged a friendly against St Johnstone, which was played behind closed doors.

As a Premier League club, Manchester City entered the competition in the third round proper, drawing West Ham United away from home.

Manchester City were a seeded team in the league path, and they were drawn against Steaua București of Romania.

Awarded monthly to the player who was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor Awarded monthly to the manager who was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor Awarded to the player that receives the most votes in a poll conducted each month on the club's official website In association with the Official Manchester City Supporters Club David Silva[22]