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Manchester CitySummary
Generated byManchester City are in the middle of a significant squad overhaul, with the transfer window closing in days and a string of high-profile departures reshaping the group Enzo Maresca has inherited. The scale of the turnover is striking. Tottenham completed an £85 million deal for Brazilian winger Savinho, Newcastle agreed a £52 million package for midfielder Nico González, and Spurs also reached a loan-to-buy agreement worth up to £60 million for forward Omar Marmoush, who had managed only eight Premier League starts last season. Defender Issa Kabore is set to join Wrexham for £2 million, while Tijjani Reijnders' father confirmed the midfielder's move to Al Qadsiah was shaped by financial rewards and City's high valuation demands from European suitors.
On the inbound side, City moved quickly to add 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal, and they are pushing hard to sign Argentina international Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea before the deadline, with the Blues valuing the 25-year-old at around £120 million. City are also monitoring Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo as they look to replace Savinho's output on the flank.
On the pitch, City began the Premier League season with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth, earning three points alongside several other sides at the start of the campaign. The next test arrives on Friday, August 28, when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, a fixture that will give Maresca his first away league match in charge and an early read on how this transitional squad holds together under pressure.
Manchester City Overview
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September 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 6 |  Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 7 |  Ipswich Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 8 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 9 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 10 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.