Manchester City FC is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester, England. The club had a very strong streak of success in the 1960's and 1970's but has not won a major title since 1976. The club even got to the point where it was relegated twice in the 1990's, but has regained a firm position in the EPL.
The club was founded in 1880 as St. Marks West Gorton, then changed to Ardwick AFC in 1887, and then finally changed to Manchester City in 1894. In total, City has won two First Division championships (1936-37, 1967-68), seven Second Division championships (1898-99, 1902-03, 1909-10, 1927-28, 1946-47, 1965-66, 2001-02), four FA Cups (1904, 1934, 1956, 1969), two League Cups (1970, 1976), and three Charity Shields (1937, 1968, 1972). In European competition, Manchester City has one trophy, the 1970 Cup Winners' Cup. The Citizens are known for their intense rivalry for in-city foe Manchester United. Man.
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