Mahrez was the second departure from City’s treble-winning side after Ilkay Gündogan’s move to Barcelona on a free transfer.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/29/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-riyad-mahrez-saudi-arabia

The fixture pits the treble-winning City against their former title-winning captain Vincent Kompany, the Belgian who took over at relegated Burnley and guided them to an instant return to the Premier League.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/premier-league-2023-24-manchester-city-begins-title-defence-against-kompanys-burnley-on-august-11/

The pair were part of the treble-winning side of 1999 when the Old Trafford side won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.

Source: https://www.irishpost.com/news/manchester-united-legend-andy-cole-reveals-roy-keanes-support-during-health-struggles-263128