Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Football Association to demand the FA Cup semi-final between City and Liverpool is moved from Wembley. The semi is due to take place at the national stadium in London on April 16 or 17, the Easter weekend.
But long-standing railway engineering works mean there will be no direct trains between Manchester or Liverpool and London that weekend. Man City Fans have dubbed the arrangement 'a complete shambles' and have called for a change of venue to help supporters get to the game.
Between 50,000 and 60,000 supporters from the two clubs are expected to travel. Today Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and his counterpart in Liverpool Steve Rotheram published a joint letter they have sent to the FA.
