Manchester City are experiencing an unprecedented level of player turnover under new coach Enzo Maresca, a stark contrast to the stability that defined the Pep Guardiola era. While this rebuilding has not yet cost them Premier League points, the data suggests underlying vulnerability, illustrated by a narrower-than-expected win over newly promoted Coventry, ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Using a measure of squad minutes needing replacement, City's turnover rate stands at 37.2% this season, compared with a Guardiola-era average of just 14.5%. Departures including Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Nico González, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush and Sávio have reshaped the squad, and only Aston Villa, Tottenham, Newcastle and Brighton have higher turnover rates, none of whom are expected to challenge for the title. City's turnover remains above the league average of 31.9%, though the return of Jérémy Doku from injury should improve their retention figures.