Man City confirm final North Stand decision after Etihad Stadium tests

On Wednesday, the day after the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth that ended hopes of a domestic treble, supporters attended a final test event for the new section. More than 3,500 fans were present to help City complete their final safety checks. Last night, City confirmed the North Stand had passed.

Half of the tickets, more than 3,500, for the North Stand were sold in less than an hour ahead of the final game of the season. City have now confirmed the other 50 per cent will go on sale this afternoon (Thursday, May 21) at 3pm. The match will set a new attendance record for the Etihad Stadium.

Sunday is set to be an emotional afternoon for City fans as they bid farewell to club greats. Captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones have both confirmed they will be leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of their contracts.

The duo could be joined by their head coach Pep Guardiola. MEN Sport reported on Monday that Guardiola was set to leave City at the end of the season despite having a further year remaining on his contract.

When asked about his future on Tuesday night, City's head coach remained tight-lipped.

"With the club, I always talk but not now," Guardiola explained. "When it was three, four seasons ago, when there was one year left I should talk with my chairman first.

"When I talk with my chairman, we decide [whether] to have one more year and we talk everything will [be] decide[d]."

Guardiola confirmed these conversations shall take place before Sunday now City can no longer win the Premier League.

Other aspects of the North Stand, including the new hotel and fan zone, are expected to open before the end of the year.