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Generated byManchester City have reshaped their squad with two of the most significant signings of the summer transfer window, and the early Premier League results suggest Enzo Maresca's side mean business this season. The headline move is the British-record £125 million arrival of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, a deal that GOAL reports came with a pointed message from the Argentine toward his former club. Fernandez, who won the 2022 World Cup, has spoken candidly about his turbulent final days at Stamford Bridge, telling GOAL he had not been in a good place before completing his reunion with Maresca at the Etihad Stadium. The midfielder beat out Real Madrid's interest to join City, with GOAL revealing that Jose Mourinho had identified Fernandez as his primary summer target.
The spending did not stop there. City also completed a dramatic deadline-day move for Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye, paying Everton £65 million to hijack Tottenham's pursuit of the player. Ndiaye explained to GOAL why he chose City over Spurs in what was one of the window's most striking late twists.
On the pitch, the early signs are positive. City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 away from home and sit top of the Premier League on six points from two games, level with Arsenal. The squad is also evolving in other ways, with young Argentine Claudio Echeverri joining Benfica on loan after consulting Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva. City host Coventry City on September 5 before a derby at Old Trafford follows the following weekend.
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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.