Man City are saying something different on their website about the issue of tickets:
Tickets for this match will be issued as mobile tickets which you will be required to add to your Apple/Google wallet. The mobile ticket link will be sent to the lead booker no later than 5 days prior to the match.
Houchens Head is absolutely right, tonight was exactly like watching a game from last season. I know it's early doors but lets be honest, we've seen all this before...