Manchester City have filed a complaint with BBC Radio Manchester after the broadcaster failed to send their dedicated reporter to the club’s pre-match press conference ahead of their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. The club feels this has resulted in disadvantaged coverage for their fans.
DETAILS:
Manchester City’s frustration stems from BBC Radio Manchester’s apparent inconsistency in covering their press events. The BBC typically assigns reporters specifically for Manchester City and Manchester United. However:
- City’s usual BBC reporter has been reassigned to other duties recently.
- Replacement reporters have been stepping in, which City claims undermines consistency in coverage.
The tipping point came when no dedicated BBC journalist attended the pre-derby press conference — a crucial fixture for both the club and fans.
City officials believe this treatment is:
- Unusual among other Premier League clubs.
- Unfair to Manchester City supporters who rely on BBC coverage.
Despite City’s reported complaint, the BBC declined to comment, maintaining that their coverage of Manchester City remains up to standard.
RECALL:
The timing of this incident couldn’t be worse for Manchester City. Their 2-1 derby defeat at the hands of Manchester United marked another low in a worrying run of form:
City have managed just 1 win in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo sealed United’s win, leaving City reeling further.
This slump has increased tensions both on and off the pitch, with media coverage now becoming part of the wider conversation surrounding City’s struggles.
QUOTES:
Pep Guardiola did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s current issues, taking full responsibility:
“I’m not good enough. I am the boss, the manager, I have to find solutions and so far I haven’t. That’s the reality.”
Meanwhile, the BBC has remained silent on City’s complaint. However, insiders insist:
Coverage for City matches and events, including the derby, is still being delivered as expected.
CITATIONS:
Report first surfaced via The Daily Mail, which claims City have officially expressed concerns to the BBC.
BBC Radio Manchester has yet to officially confirm the complaint but remains firm on its coverage standards.
KEEP IN MIND:
This story comes as Manchester City face a critical moment in their season.
Guardiola’s team is struggling both with results and confidence.
City fans may see this incident as part of a larger issue regarding fair treatment in the media.
Whether this complaint will prompt changes in BBC’s coverage remains uncertain, but City officials clearly believe it’s an issue worth addressing.
