December has come and gone, but the memories it left behind at Manchester City are still fresh, loud, and impossible to ignore. It was a month packed with football from every corner of the club, from Pep Guardiola’s first team to the rising stars of the academy, and from the women’s side to the youth teams competing on the European stage. Goals flew in from everywhere. Different shirts. Different ages. Different competitions. One club. One identity. And now, as the year closes, Manchester City supporters have been given the chance to relive it all by choosing the Goal of the Month for December.
This is not just a simple vote. It is a celebration of what makes Manchester City unique. The ability to produce moments of brilliance across every level of the club. From world-class Premier League finishes to fearless youth goals scored under pressure against Europe’s best, December showed the full picture of City’s football culture. Creative. Brave. Technical. Relentless.
Pep Guardiola’s men once again provided moments that reminded everyone why City remain one of the most feared teams in England. Phil Foden, a player who continues to grow with every passing season, delivered a finish against Fulham that summed up his quality. Calm, precise, and ruthless, it was the kind of goal that looks simple until you realise how difficult it actually was. The timing of the run. The control. The composure in front of goal. Foden did not rush. He did not panic. He picked his spot and made it look effortless.
But that was not his only moment of magic in December. Another goal on the shortlist came from a moment that felt almost unreal. Rayan Cherki, the French talent who has quickly captured the imagination of City fans, produced a daring rabona cross that dropped perfectly for Foden. The execution was outrageous. The vision fearless. And Foden’s header, guided into the net with precision, completed a move that felt more like street football than elite Premier League action. It was creativity meeting confidence, flair meeting discipline, and it left supporters shaking their heads in disbelief
Cherki himself earns a place on the list in his own right, and rightly so. His goal against Brentford was a statement. It showed why Guardiola values him, why fans are already excited, and why defenders struggle to deal with him. Cherki plays with freedom. He takes risks. He tries things others would not even consider. His strike was not just about power or placement. It was about belief. About trusting his instincts in a split second and backing himself to deliver.
While the men’s team goals caught headlines, the women’s side continued to quietly build their own impressive story. Under Andree Jeglertz, the team has found rhythm, confidence, and consistency, and December provided proof of their growing strength. Kerolin’s goal against Leicester was full of intent and energy. She attacked the space, trusted her movement, and finished with conviction. It was a goal born from sharp awareness and hunger.
Aoba Fujino added her name to the list with a wonderful effort against Aston Villa. Her goal showed balance, technique, and maturity beyond her years. The way she created space, adjusted her body, and struck the ball cleanly reflected a player who understands the game deeply. It was not just a goal. It was a sign of her development and her importance to the team’s attacking play.
Grace Clinton’s strike against West Ham completed the women’s representation, and it was a moment that spoke of timing and intelligence. She read the situation perfectly, arrived at the right moment, and finished with confidence. Goals like that do not always make highlight reels, but they win matches and define strong tems.
As the spotlight shifts to the academy, the sense of pride only grows stronger. Manchester City’s youth system continues to produce players who are not just technically gifted but mentally ready for big occasions. The UEFA Youth League clash against Real Madrid is never an ordinary game, and for Charlie Gray and Reigan Heskey to score in that setting says everything about their character.
Charlie Gray’s goal was composed and brave, taken against opponents who wear the same badge that has intimidated players for generations. He showed no fear. No hesitation. Just belief. Reigan Heskey followed with a goal of his own, carrying on a family legacy while writing his own story in City colours. Both goals were reminders that the future of the club is already taking shape.
Christian Dunbar-McDonald’s FA Youth Cup goal against Fulham rounded off the shortlist, and it was a finish full of determination. Youth football is about learning, but moments like that show winning mentality. He wanted the ball. He wanted the chance. And when it came, he delivered.
December truly felt like a festive feast for City supporters. Goals arrived from every direction. Every age group. Every competition. The Etihad Stadium and training pitches alike were filled with moments that reflected the club’s philosophy. Play brave. Play smart. Play with joy.
As January approaches, the excitement does not slow down. In fact, it grows stronger. A bumper month of football is coming to the Etihad Stadium, with a packed fixture list that promises drama, intensity, and unforgettable nights under the lights. Chelsea are coming. Brighton are coming. Wolves will test City’s strength. Exeter City bring the magic of the cup. Galatasaray arrive with European fire. Each match carries its own story. Each kick-off its own tension.
For Pep Guardiola, the challenge will be balance. Managing fitness. Rotating wisely. Keeping momentum without burning out his squad. For the players, it will be about focus. Treating every game with respect. Delivering under pressure. Maintaining standards. And for the fans, it will be about belief. Supporting the team. Living every moment. Trusting the process.
The Goal of the Month vote is a reminder of how special football can be when everything aligns. Skill. Confidence. Opportunity. Courage. It is not about choosing the “best” goal in technical terms alone. It is about choosing the moment that made you stand up, shout, smile, or replay it again and again.
Maybe it was Foden’s calm brilliance. Maybe Cherki’s flair. Maybe Kerolin’s power or Fujino’s finesse. Maybe it was seeing young players score against giants like Real Madrid. Whatever your choice, the vote is a celebration of December and a reflection of what Manchester City stands for.
As the year ends and a new one begins, City fans are reminded once more that this club is not built on one team alone. It is built on a shared identity that runs through every squad, every academy side, every training session, and every goal scored. December showed that clearly. And January promises even more.
