Manchester City will step out at the Etihad Stadium for the first time on Saturday when they host newly promoted Bournemouth.
29.07.2022 - 18:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have announced the Etihad Stadium will host the Barclays Women's Super League derby against Manchester United later this year.
Back in 2019, the club set a then-WSL attendance record of 31,213 on a day full of enthralling entertainment. Caroline Weir's stunning winning goal was the highlight, but some acrobatic saves from Ellie Roebuck and midfield mastery from Keira Walsh capped off a fantastic day for the club.
That record still stands at City, but they will be hoping to break that when their local rivals come to town on the weekend of December 10th/11th. The club have confirmed a specific kick-off time and ticket details will be released in due course, but fans can book their spot over the phone from today.
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Speaking in the wake of today's announcement, City's head coach Gareth Taylor said: “This is amazing news and something to look forward to for the new season. For the derby at the Academy Stadium earlier this year, it was amazing to see a sell-out crowd there and the demand for tickets was unbelievable.
“A Manchester derby always has a little added spice, but to bring it back to the Etihad again – especially with the growth of the league over the last few seasons - will bring it to another level.”
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