Manchester City FC: 10 things You May Not Know about the Champions!

Manchester City is a football club with a rich history that traces back to 1880. It was founded by members of St. Mark's Church in Manchester and was known as Ardwick. In 1894, the club was renamed Manchester City, and in 1899, it was promoted to Division 1 for the first time. Over the years, the club has won several championships and trophies, including the Premier League and League Cups. In 2008, the Abu Dhabi United Group purchased a controlling stake in the club and invested heavily, leading to improved performance. Manchester City Women's Football Club also exists, entering the Women's Super League in 2013.

 Here are 10 fascinating things you may not know about Manchester City Football Club.

1.  Manchester City's home ground is the Etihad Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 55,000 people. 

 

2.  Manchester City has a rich history, having won 7 Premier league titles, 6 FA Cups, and 8 League Cups.

3.  Manchester City is one of the wealthiest football clubs in the world, thanks to their billionaire owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group. 

4.  The club's mascot is a blue moon named Moonchester. 

5.  The club has a fierce rivalry with Manchester United, with matches between the two teams known as the Manchester Derby. 

6.  Manchester City has a dedicated fan base known as the "Cityzens," who support the team both at home and away matches.

7.  Manchester City became the first English team to reach 100 points in a single Premier League season, achieving the feat in the 2017-18 campaign.

8.  Former Manchester City player Sergio Agüero holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Premier League history, with 12.

9.  The club has a successful women's team, which has won three FA Women's Super League titles and one Women's FA Cup.

10.  Manchester City's all-time leading goal scorer is Sergio Agüero, who scored 260 goals for the club between 2011 and 2021.  Watch the video to re-live all his goals!!

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