Only last weekend did Manchester City secure a third consecutive Premier League 2 title, yet before even lifting the trophy on Saturday they were starting to plan for next season.
City have dominated the academy landscape for over three years now, with the under-21s securing three titles in a row, and the under-18s winning four in a row of their respective league competition. It's a reflection of a club-wide effort to teach the same system to every player on their books, playing in every team.
This season's Premier League 2 triumph is arguably their best, with a comprehensive rebuild needed last summer and still a title won in the same familiar way. The players may be different, but the football will always remain the same throughout every age group at the club.
