Proposed UEFA Cup dates could change

Following
on from today's UEFA Cup draw, the Club wish to make fans aware of a
possible change to the proposed fixture dates for the UEFA Cup tie
against FC Copenhagen.

Difficulties have arisen in confirming the
fixture for two significant reasons.  Firstly, the pitch at FC
Copenhagen's Parken Stadium is being re-laid on Monday 16th February
due to a previously booked event at the ground which cannot be moved. 
This means that only the second of the two away leg dates (Thursday
19th February) would be suitable for competitive football.

In
addition to this, City's fixture at Anfield on Saturday 21st February,
only two days after the proposed away UEFA leg, cannot move to the
Sunday because Liverpool will travel to Spain for their UEFA Champions
League fixture with Real Madrid, due to take place on Tuesday 24th
February.  There are no other suitable dates in terms of rescheduling
this particular fixture.

Discussions are ongoing between FC
Copenhagen and Manchester City FC, with consideration being given to
switching the order of the away and home legs.

The Club
strongly advises fans not to make any travel arrangements until dates
and venues are confirmed. An announcement, finalising details for these
UEFA Cup fixtures is expected to be made on Monday.