Al Mubarak (left): "We should have done better."GETTY IMAGES
Man City's Abu Dhabi-based owners "pledged their long-term commitment to the club and vowed to build on a decade of transformation under Sheikh Mansour," according to Chris Wheeler of the London DAILY MAIL. The club won its third title in the past seven years this season, with Pep Guardiola's side "emerging as one of the most exhilarating teams in Premier League history." Having "altered the balance of power in Manchester, and changed the football landscape in England," Man City's owners "are determined to maintain the club's success for years to come." This summer marks the 10th anniversary of the takeover, and Chair Khaldoon Al Mubabrak said, "We will continue through this journey. We're excited about what's been accomplished, particularly this year -- what a way to celebrate 10 years. But it's a long-term plan. His Highness Sheikh Mansour is committed in the long-term, this journey continues." In an end-of-season interview, Al Mubarak admitted that his "only disappointment" was the club's failure to reach the semifinals of the Champions League after losing to Liverpool. He said, "We should have done better. The positive thing is that that is going to give us so much more hunger, knowing how close we were this year" (DAILY MAIL, 5/21).
