Source: REUTERS/Phil Noble
[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Manchester City have yet to sell out tickets for the FA Cup semi-final, which is a warning sign for the club. Manchester City will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the FA Cup semi-final, and since 2016, the club has made 21 trips to Wembley for cup matches. On Thursday, the club announced that any Manchester City member who has purchased tickets since the 2022-23 season can buy up to four tickets for the FA Cup semi-final. Although the ticket-buying conditions were significantly relaxed, it seems Manchester City fans are not interested in the crucial match. Fans protested high ticket prices against Aston Villa on Tuesday, with adult tickets starting at £71, and fans protested inside and outside Etihad Stadium, calling for “Please don’t take my Manchester away,” expressing concerns about the club alienating younger fans. With rising living costs, Manchester City fans find it difficult to afford high ticket prices and attend every game live. Additionally, transportation issues make it difficult for fans to travel to London. The “coldness” of Manchester City fans should raise alarm bells for the FA, the Premier League, and the club itself. There may be plenty of empty seats at the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.