With still a couple of months to go before the start of the new campaign, Manchester City have sold more than 30,000 season tickets. These are exciting times for City under the wealthy ownership of the Abu Dhabi United Group and that has been emphasised by the support from the fans.

Chief executive Garry Cook told mcfc.co.uk: "We've always known that City fans are passionate and unswerving in their support for the club.

"The impressive take-up of Seasoncards already shown simply underlines that loyalty."