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Generated byManchester City are building real momentum under Enzo Maresca, and their 2-0 Champions League victory at Porto on September 8 underlined just how far this rebuild has come. Erling Haaland scored twice at the Estadio do Dragao, moving level with Sergio Aguero as the club's joint-highest scorer in European competition. It was a hard-fought result, with Haaland himself acknowledging the difficulty of the contest, but City held firm and delivered a statement win on the road.
The performance also spotlighted 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who started in the heart of midfield and drew praise from both Maresca and Haaland after the game. The teenager, who joined for £86 million this summer, is already drawing comparisons to Sergio Busquets, and his composed display in Porto suggests City's record-breaking transfer activity is beginning to pay dividends. Deadline-day signing Iliman Ndiaye also impressed on his debut in the 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry the week prior.
City sit top of the Premier League table on nine points, level with Arsenal, and Maresca has made clear he will rotate his squad carefully to manage fatigue across a congested schedule. That balance will be tested immediately. Next up is the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on September 13, where Paul Scholes has publicly questioned Michael Carrick's setup ahead of the fixture. For City, it is a chance to turn a strong start into a statement of genuine title intent.
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You must be a club member to purchase an official ticket through the club to see Manchester City play at the Etihad Stadium.
There are two types of Cityzens memberships – Matchday Membership, for adults (ages 18 and above) between £25 and £35, and Junior Membership, for youth supporters (ages 17 and below) at £20.
Memberships offer fans a range of benefits, from priority access to tickets to a discount in the club shop.
Adult
- Full Price: £35
- Base Membership: £25
Junior
- Full Price: £20
To buy a Manchester City season ticket, you must first be a Cityzens Matchday or Junior Member, as season tickets are not sold to the general public. However, season tickets for the 2025/26 season are currently sold out, and only a limited number of Flexi Season Tickets were offered to eligible members based on their match attendance history and purchase activity.
Renewals for existing ticket holders have closed, and new tickets will not be widely available until at least the 2026/27 season, when the Etihad Stadium expansion is expected to release more seats.
To prepare for future availability, you should purchase a Cityzens Matchday Membership through the official Manchester City website and attend as many home games as possible. Priority for season tickets is based on loyalty and attendance, so building your history now increases your chances.
Flexi Season Tickets, which offer a more flexible commitment while still providing benefits, are another route, but also subject to eligibility.
Due to high demand, getting your hands on Premier League tickets for Manchester City matches is not easy, though it is typically not as tough as it is for their rivals.
Unsurprisingly, that can lead many fans to head to secondary resale sites such as StubHub in their efforts to bag tickets, though even then, it is not a foregone conclusion.
The best way to get tickets for Manchester City matches is to ensure you have a membership and browse the individual match options available. Remember, games against lower Premier League opposition or non-rivals will likely be easier to find.
The best way to buy cheap Manchester City tickets is from the club's official website, looking for tickets in the more cost-friendly portions of the Etihad Stadium.
Second-hand resale sites such as StubHub and Ticombo may also offer cheap tickets at short notice, with prices likely at their lowest the closer you get to the game.
You can indeed book a tour around the Etihad Stadium. Several websites offer deals and discounts on tours around the Citizens' home.
RedLetterDays currently offer stadium tours from £28 for one adult through £72 for two adults and two children. The time lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes an interactive portion that allows guests to greet a virtual Pep Guardiola in the press room and access the club shop.