Premier League club Manchester City is also known by which nickname?

Manchester City is also known by the nickname “The Citizens.”

The nickname is a natural extension of the club’s name and is often shortened to “City” in football coverage. Manchester City supporters and the club itself also use “Cityzens,” a stylized spelling that appears in branding, membership programs and fan communications. The team is additionally known as the “Sky Blues,” referring to its traditional light-blue home colors.

Manchester City’s roots go back to 1880, when it was founded as St. Mark’s, West Gorton. The club adopted the name Manchester City in 1894, establishing the identity used today. Its modern home is the City of Manchester Stadium, commonly known as the Etihad Stadium for sponsorship purposes.

“The Citizens” should not be confused with “the Blues,” a nickname shared by several football clubs because of blue kits. For Manchester City, “Citizens” is the clearest direct nickname, while “Sky Blues” describes the club’s colors and remains another widely accepted label.