Harvey Elliott tidak memenuhi syarat untuk bermain bersama Aston Villa melawan klub induknya, Liverpool, pada Jumat malam. Namun, Unai Emery memang tidak akan memainkannya. Dan bukan untuk menyimpannya demi final Liga Europa pekan depan melawan Freiburg. Elliott belum bermain sama sekali sejak Maret karena ia tinggal satu penampilan lagi untuk memicu klausul dalam perjanjian pinjamannya yang akan mewajibkan Villa membelinya seharga £35 juta ($46 juta) - dan mereka sama sekali tidak berniat membiarkan hal itu terjadi.
Manajer Liverpool, Arne Slot, menegaskan bahwa ia tidak pernah mempertimbangkan untuk mengundurkan diri meskipun menghadapi sorotan tajam dan reaksi kekecewaan yang terdengar jelas dari para penonton di Anfield selama musim yang penuh tantangan ini. Pelatih asal Belanda itu tetap meyakini bahwa dirinya adalah orang yang tepat untuk memimpin klub ini ke depan, sambil menyoroti ketangguhannya dalam menghadapi musim pertama tanpa gelar selama masa jabatannya.
Hasil imbang 1-1 di Anfield mengungkap masalah mendasar yang menghantui kedua tim musim ini. Serangan apik Chelsea dan pergerakan cerdas Cucurella berhasil menyeimbangkan gol cepat Liverpool, sementara masalah pressing Slot kembali muncul.
Manajer Aston Villa, Unai Emery, telah menyampaikan permintaan maaf yang tulus kepada Harvey Elliott, sambil mengakui bahwa peminjaman gelandang tersebut dari Liverpool telah menjadi situasi yang "memalukan" bagi semua pihak. Meskipun datang dengan ekspektasi tinggi, pemain berusia 23 tahun itu justru terpinggirkan dari skuad utama akibat kewajiban kontrak yang rumit.
Mantan penyerang Liverpool dan Senegal, El Hadji Diouf, dijatuhi hukuman penjara satu tahun dengan masa percobaan setelah terlibat sengketa hukum terkait tunggakan tunjangan anak. Pria berusia 45 tahun itu dinyatakan bersalah karena gagal memenuhi kewajiban finansialnya kepada mantan istrinya, Valerie Bishop, yang bermula sejak Maret 2024.
Can I buy Manchester City tickets without a membership?
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
How can I buy Manchester City season tickets?
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.
How hard is it to get Manchester City football match tickets?
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.
How do I buy cheap Manchester City tickets?
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.
Can I book a tour of Etihad Stadium?
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.