Nobody can realistically compete with City. You might get the odd dip from them, or the odd freak seasons from Liverpool, but over the last decade they average a significant 10 points more than any other side. There's a difference of 4 points separating the other 5 'big' clubs - City are head and shoulders above all competition, looking to only extend that gap.
It's disgusting really. They have no respect for FFP and have removed the possibility of relegation for themselves, yet the ESL which never actually happened is the biggest outrage to football this century.
There's nothing glorious or commendable about what they have done, but this is the only club in England he could leave for given his aims.