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Manchester City fans have come under fire of late after they failed to sell out for their FA Cup semi-final against Brighton & Hove Albion, a game which took place just a few days after empty seats were visible at the Etihad Stadium in their fixture against Cardiff City.

Predictably, the anti-City Twitter brigade turned out in their numbers to slate the fan base, actively turning a blind eye to City's relentless fixture list which naturally forces supporters to pick and choose the financially-draining trips to watch their side in action.

Victory over the Seagulls secured a final date against Watford next month, and the FA have already announced details for the fixture, including prices, date and kick-off time.

In response to the news, the Citizens faithful were outraged by the ticket prices, the 5pm kick-off time and the fact 28,000 tickets will be given to each club, leaving 34,000 leftover for neutrals and corporate.

There's good news for fans of City, Liverpool, Spurs and United in the video below...

Naturally, the prices are hardly a break from the status quo but in the midst of an incredibly expensive season it seems the fans are beginning to feel the squeeze, while the fact neutrals will outweigh either set of supporters is a damning indictment on the state of the modern game.

Here's what the City fans have had to say about the FA Cup Final announcement...