Manchester City suffer minor hitch as flight delayed ahead of China trip

Manchester City suffered a minor hitch ahead of their trip to the Premier League Asia Trophy in China when their flight was delayed. An administrative issue caused the problem and the club will instead fly out on Sunday. Due to an unforeseen administrative issue beyond the Club’s control, which is being resolved, regrettably, we will embark on our pre-season tour a little later than intended. We will now travel tomorrow and look forward to taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy as planned. — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 13, 2019 As a result, City’s first press conference, due at 1400 in Shanghai on Monday (0700 BST), is likely to be put back. A statement from the club on Twitter said: “Due to an unforeseen administrative issue beyond the Club’s control, which is being resolved, regrettably, we will embark on our pre-season tour a little later than intended. “We will now travel tomorrow (Sunday) and look forward to taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy as planned.” Topics Manchester City, Premier League, Man City Manchester City launch redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse Manchester City facing transfer ban from FIFA – reports Raheem Sterling a constant threat for Manchester City Brother of Sean Cox disgusted at Manchester City players’ distasteful song Gerrard eager to raise the standards at Rangers Klopp pondering whether cover is required for Robertson New St Mirren boss Goodwin in need of ‘another four or five’ players Goodwin return wrecked by Dunfermline who secure victory Pogba must give everything for Manchester United, insists Bryan Robson Another club could enter the race to sign Neymar from PSG 10 big, disastrous signings who cost managers their jobs 12 youngsters who decided to leave big clubs early – and were much better off Quiz! How many of Barcelona’s 50 biggest transfers can you name? 13 players who left on terrible terms with their clubs