Emptyhad? Man City stayaways should be applauded, not scalded

Emptyhad? Man City stayaways should be applauded, not scalded
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By Football365
Published on 2026-02-05 15:53:00

Manchester City have at least 115 charges to face but failing to sell out the Etihad 30-plus times a season is way down their list of misdemeanours.

City reached the Carabao Cup final on Wednesday night but much of the post-game focus has been not on who turned up on the pitch, but who didn’t show in the stands.

The attendance at the Etihad in a cold mid-winter midweek was 41,843, including 5,359 Newcastle supporters, leaving just over 10,000 seats vacant.

Empty seats, especially where City are concerned, have always been a great source of amusement to rival fans. Which is weirder now than it ever was.

When City fans pondered parting with their hard-earned to purchase tickets for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, plenty will have…

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