City fans protest over ticket issues, miss 1st goal
Briefly

Manchester City fans staged a boycott during their Premier League match against Leicester City, protesting ticketing issues at the Etihad Stadium. Before kickoff, supporters gathered outside with banners expressing their grievances, especially concerning potential ticket price hikes and a partnership with a resale website. While fans missed early game action, they highlighted their discontent by staying in concourses for the first nine minutes. Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the fans' concerns and emphasized the need for their support, affirming the club's commitment to working with them to resolve issues.
Hundreds of fans also remained in the concourses for the first nine minutes of the game, demonstrating their discontent against ticket pricing and resale practices.
Speaking at a news conference, manager Pep Guardiola said his players need fan support to finish the season strongly but supported the fans' right to protest.
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