Manchester City Football Club, often referred to as Man City, is a popular football club founded in 1880 as St. Mark's Church. The club was founded by Arthur Connell, the rector of St Mark's Church, and his daughter, Anna Connell. It underwent several name changes as Gorton FC and Ardwick AFC before settling on Manchester City in 1894.
The early years of the club were marked by regional success. Manchester won their first major honor, the FA Cup, in 1904. However, it wasn't until the late 1960s that the club enjoyed a golden era under the leadership of manager Joe Mercer and captain Tony Book. During this time, it clinched the First Division title, FA Cup, League Cup, as well as the Cup Winners' Cup in 1970.
The club quickly rose to its current status under the management of individuals like Roberto Mancini and, later, Pep Guardiola. Under Guardiola, the team secured back-to-back Premier League titles in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. The 2020-2021 season saw another Premier League victory along with the UEFA Champions League title. This further solidified Manchester City's status among Europe's elite clubs.
Statistics-wise, according to a 2022/2023 report, City won 44 of 61 games in all competitions, giving it a robust win percentage of just over 72%. It also remains unbeatable in Champions Leagues and the FA Cup.
The current Manchester City owner is Sheikh Mansour, an Abu Dhabi billionaire who bought Manchester City for a reported £210 million in 2008. He has invested hundreds of millions more into the club and the community surrounding the club ever since.
While Sheikh Mansour’s early reign saw great financial losses due to player recruitment and building better facilities, the club has turned a profit and revenue has increased in recent years. The Deloitte Football Money League noted that City are the sixth richest football club in the world, with a revenue of over £460 million.
The current Manchester City football stadium was originally called the City of Manchester Stadium or the Eastlands before it was renamed the Etihad Stadium, the name it is known today. It was built for the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester in 2002.
The club moved from Maine Road to the Etihad in 2003 after converting it into a sole football stadium. The Manchester City stadium capacity is currently 55,097 and is expected to increase to 61,000 with the upcoming expansion in the North Stand.
Betting for Manchester City
With City becoming a high-profile team, it is a popular team to bet on. Manchester City transfer odds are incredibly popular to bet on, particularly in the close season. Betting on fixtures is common, particularly for important matches such as Manchester City vs. Manchester United.
If fans want to try their hands at betting, they can do so via an English Premier League (EPL) bookie. A bookmaker, turf accountant, or bookie accepts and pays out bets on sports. Keeping up with recent technological advances, there has also been a rise in crypto accepting EPL bookie.
Aside from being able to show their support for their favorite club, betting with crypto offers various advantages for fans. Fans are able to maintain complete anonymity with no third party being allowed access to their private information. Furthermore, betting with crypto allows payouts to be made instantly without the need to wait for lengthy processing times and complex withdrawal processes.
