Nathan Ake is the cover star for our matchday programme with Chelsea and we also have an interview with Josko Gvardiol. Men's Team Pep to be careful with returning players ahead of Chelsea City take o...
Nathan Ake is the cover star for our matchday programme with Chelsea and we also have an interview with Josko Gvardiol.
Pep to be careful with returning players ahead of Chelsea
City take on Chelsea in our first game of 2026 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday at 17:30 (UK) and we have the first programme of the year to go with it.
Defenders are in focus after helping us to a clean sheet in five of our last seven matches with Ake on the cover, fresh from an impressive start in the goalless draw at Sunderland.
Meanwhile, Gvardiol discusses his different roles, this season’s title race and why football is still in his thoughts last thing at night.
And there’s so much more in our 84-page programme with a look back on the previous year including our best photos of 2025.
We also remember all those people associated with the Club that sadly passed away.
There is a big feature looking at our away records around the country and the usual favourites like Pep Guardiola’s manager notes, and Mike Summerbee’s ‘Buzzer’ column.
Dr Gary James continues with his column called ‘Five, 15, 50’ focusing on seasonal highlights from those specific years.
Matchday Live commentator Alistair Mann brings you his latest ‘Last Mann Standing’ column while there’s also the usual focus on what’s happening across our other teams - EDS, Under-18s and Women’s.
Make sure you get your hands on the official matchday programme, which costs £4, because it really is the perfect way to get you in the mood for the big game.
As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can also order it online.
What’s more, fans will also be able to order a programme subscription, with three bundle opportunities available.
Category: General Sports
