Manchester City set to commence expansion project

Daily Mail reveal Manchester City are set to expand the Etihad Stadium to about 63,000 from its current 55,000

City want to gauge appetite for an enlarged North Stand that would raise the ground's capacity to about 63,000 from its current 55,000.

The club secured planning permission for the project in 2014 but put the idea on hold, instead focusing on adding a third tier to the South Stand.

City have begun consulting supporters about a proposed expansion of the Etihad Stadium, including possible areas of safe standing.

Fans were invited to give their input in a questionnaire about their experiences at home matches sent out on Wednesday.

The club also asked for opinions on a proposal for two new hospitality bars — called Joe's, after Joe Mercer, and 93:20, the minutes on the clock when Sergio Aguero scored to win the 2011-12 title — as well as changes to season-ticket and hospitality packages.
The champions are in favour of safe standing and could look to introduce rail seating behind both goals.

A Government review may be completed in the near future and City asked fans which areas of the stadium, and at what price, would be most appealing.
City have begun consulting supporters over possible areas of safe standing at the Etihad

City also suggested they will cut prices of tickets in the North Stand should they press ahead and add 8,000 seats.