Newcastle United will no doubt be paying close attention to the goings on in Manchester as City unveiled ambitious plans to expand the Etihad Stadium within the next three years. The Premier League champions plan to increase their capacity from 53,400 to 60,000 by expanding the North Stand.
City's £300m plans, which have been submitted to Manchester City Council, would see the addition of one larger, single upper tier above the existing lower tier. City also seek to make the stadium a 'new all-year round entertainment destination'.
The introduction of a fan zone with capacity for 3,000 people, a wealth of new food and drink outlets, a new club shop, a museum and a 400-bed hotel are also on the agenda. Danny Wilson, Managing Director of Manchester City Operations, said: “Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium."
