Manchester City fans boo league anthems

Manchester City fans have booed Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off at Etihad Stadium for years.

“i can't remember a premier league or champions league home game where the anthems haven't been booed”

First home game after breach

City played their first home game since breaching Premier League financial rules against Ipswich last Saturday.

2023 breach announcement

The Premier League announced 115 charges for City breaching financial rules in February 2023.

Everton's penalty

Everton had 10 points reduced to six after being found guilty of profit and sustainability rule breaches in 2023.

UEFA fines history

City received fines from UEFA in 2012, 2014, and 2016 for rule breaches including racial abuse complaints and financial misconduct.

Fan reaction

City fans feel targeted by the Premier League and UEFA, believing there is a conspiracy against them.

“city fans generally feel there is a conspiracy against them, like the booing of the uefa anthem too”

Current situation

City await appeal outcomes while maintaining a 100% league record after seven wins.