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Joe Donnohue

Manchester City stadium decision labelled a 'robbery' as club receive flak from rivals

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 03: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) General view inside the stadium prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Joie Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images).

Manchester City rejected an offer to play this season's FA Youth Cup Final at their opponents' Old Trafford home, after it was decided the Etihad Stadium would be unavailable to host the fixture.

Manchester United supporter groups and players' families are dismayed by the decision to play the fixture at such a small venue, with demand for tickets reportedly exceeding supply.

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