They say time flies when you’re having fun and that’s certainly been the case here at Manchester City in our wonderful stadium.
It was a sad day as said goodbye to Maine Road, our spiritual home since 1923 but there was a buzz in the air as we moved into the venue that had hosted 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Then known as the City of Manchester Stadium, our first game here was a friendly on this day in 2003 as we beat Barcelona 2–1, with Nicolas Anelka scoring the ground’s first ever goal.
Who could have imagined then what magical events we would witness in the following two-decade spell.
It’s been quite a ride – and here’s to the next 20 years.
Who knows what our teams in sky blue have got in store!
For now, sit back, relax and enjoy a nostalgia-fuelled journey back in time.
