Ilkay Gundogan is now Manchester City's captain, taking over from Fernandinho after the Brazilian's summer departure, with Kevin De Bruyne elected as his deputy.
Veteran midfielder Fernandinho left the Etihad this summer after nine years as a Manchester City player, joining Atletico Paranaense on a free transfer. The armband has gone the way of Germany international Gundogan, who skippered the side on occasion last term and did so again in the weekend victory against Bournemouth.
Gundogan, the first player signed for City by Pep Guardiola, had been linked with a summer move away from the club. His importance has never been in doubt, though, with his title-winning goal last term just one example.
