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Generated byManchester City are in the middle of a significant squad overhaul with the transfer deadline approaching, and the business done so far raises real questions about the depth Enzo Maresca will have available as the season builds momentum. The club have already sold Savinho to Tottenham for £85 million and confirmed the £52 million departure of Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle, while Tijjani Reijnders left for Saudi Arabia earlier this summer. That is a substantial amount of midfield and attacking quality heading out of the Etihad in a short window.
To address the gaps, City have completed the signing of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal, a move that signals long-term planning rather than an immediate fix. The more pressing pursuit is Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with Maresca reportedly keen to land the Argentina international before the window closes. Chelsea value him at around £120 million, and despite Xabi Alonso naming him in their Carabao Cup squad, City are preparing a bid. Omar Marmoush is also set to leave on loan to Tottenham, and Sunderland have submitted a loan proposal for Jack Grealish, further thinning the attacking options.
On the pitch, City opened the Premier League season with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth, a positive start but one that offers limited evidence given the scale of change around the squad. They travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on August 28, a fixture that will give a clearer early read on where Maresca's side stand as title challengers to defending champions Arsenal.
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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.