Manchester City is an English professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club was founded in 1880 and is based in Manchester, England. Since the club's acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, Manchester City has become one of the wealthiest and most successful football clubs in the world.
Manchester City was founded in 1880 as St. Mark's (West Gorton).
The club became Manchester City in 1894.
The club won its first major trophy in 1904, the FA Cup.
Manchester City has won the English top-flight league title six times in total, most recently in 2021.
Manchester City has won the League Cup seven times, most recently in 2021.
In May 2021, Manchester City reached its first Champions League final, losing to Chelsea 1-0.
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Manchester City's football kits are among the most recognizable in world football, with the iconic sky blue shirts featuring prominently in the Premier League and Champions League.
Manchester City offers match tickets for all home Premier League and Champions League matches, as well as domestic cup ties.
Manchester City merchandise includes a wide range of products, including t-shirts, scarves, hats, and more, all featuring the club's crest and colors.
Manchester City is owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group, a company owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
Manchester City has won the Premier League six times, in the 2011u201312, 2013u201314, 2017u201318, 2018u201319, 2019u201320 and 2020-21 seasons.
Manchester City's biggest win in a competitive match is 11u20130, which they achieved against Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup in 2011.
Manchester City's stadium is called the Etihad Stadium and has a capacity of around 55,000 seats.
Manchester City has not won the Champions League, but they reached their first final in the competition in the 2020-21 season, losing to Chelsea 1-0.