The Premier League is back and what better way of getting into the mood for kick-off than by picking up the matchday programme.
Manchester City face Bournemouth on Sunday at 14:00 (UK) in what will be new manager Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge at the Etihad Stadium.
The Italian is the cover star for the first programme of the new season and he writes his first manager notes for the fans, while we also have a feature on his career so far.
Josko Gvardiol sat down for the main interview, fresh from signing his new contract, and looks ahead as we begin a new era.
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There’s also a look at our successful preseason tour to Asia and our new kits for the season.
We also have fresh columnists for the new campaign with King of the Kippax editor Dave Wallace reflecting on his decades supporting the Blues.
View from the City will see former players David White and Ian Brightwell giving their opinions on what’s happening at the Etihad and in the world of football.
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Many of your favourites return too with club historian Dr Gary James continuing his ‘Five, 15, 50’ focusing on seasonal highlights from those specific years, Kevin Cummins with ‘The Hundred’ looking at his favourite photographs and Mike Summerbee’s ‘Buzzer’ column.
You can also find out what’s happening across our other teams - EDS, Under-18s and Women’s – as well as fan messages and news.
Make sure you get your hands on the official matchday programme, which costs £4.
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 can also a programme subscription, including for overseas fans, here.
A goalkeeper is in training, wearing blue gear and catching a ball in mid-air on a grass field.
A Manchester City player in training gear jogging outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.
A female soccer player wearing a light blue jersey and dark blue shorts on a soccer field during a game, with a blurred crowd in the background.