A Manchester City Supporter Dies In Manchester Derby

JAKARTA - Manchester City confirmed that a supporter they died on the day of the Manchester Derby match, Sunday, December 15, 2024, WIB night, at the Etihad Stadium.

The Citizens confirmed on Monday, December 16, 2024, local time, that their supporters died after a medical incident.

"Manchester City is aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters died after a medical incident on Sunday."

"Everyone's thoughts at the club are on their family and friends at this very difficult time," read Manchester City's official statement.

At the Manchester Derby, The Citizens must recognize Manchester United's superiority with a score of 1-2.

The defeat was the eighth suffered by Pep Guardiola's team in the last 11 matches.

Pointless at home saw Manchester City drop to fifth in the standings with a collection of 27 points, nine points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table this season.

Manchester City is facing a crisis period in recent weeks. In fact, at the level of the Champions League, The Citizens are also still outside the safe zone of qualifying for the round of 16.

Currently, Manchester City is in 22nd place with eight points from six matches. There are still two remaining matches, but aiming to qualify for the knockout phase will be difficult.

You see, they will face Paris Saint-Germain and finally host Club Brugge.