1969–70 Manchester City F.C. season
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The 1969–70 season was Manchester City's fourth consecutive season in the top tier of English football. The season marked a significant one as the club won its first double, which included its maiden League Cup and European trophy, being the European Cup Winners' Cup. They also became the first English side to complete a major domestic and European double. The club would not win another European trophy until 53 years later, in the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final.
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1969–70 season | |
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Chairman | Albert Alexander |
Manager | Joe Mercer |
Stadium | Maine Road |
First Division | 10th |
FA Cup | Fourth round |
League Cup | Winners |
Charity Shield | Runner-up |
Cup Winners' Cup | Winners |
Top goalscorer | League: All: Colin Bell/Francis Lee (22) |
Highest home attendance | 63,013 vs Manchester United |
Lowest home attendance | 22,073 vs Burnley |
Average home league attendance | 33,930 (10th highest in league) |
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