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Manchester City are set to resolve the battle over their badge once and for all … by asking the fans to have their say.

For years supporters have argued on and off over the merits of the three designs which the team has worn on their chests – and some still hanker after a return to the circular badge from the 1960s.

But City are now entering into a four-week consultation process to gauge the views of fans, as to what symbol want to represent the club.

The current badge was adopted in 1997 because the previous one was ineligible for registration as a trademark.

Aware of the sensitivity surrounding a heritage issue, City have stressed that any change, if there is a change, will be influenced by the fans themselves.

Said chief executive Ferran Soriano: “The badge is the most visual representation of Manchester City and is so central to our heritage.

“We are looking for our fans to share their views as to what they consider to be the most authentic symbols of the club. The views of our Cityzens are essential to the process; they will have a real say on the future of our badge.”

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The consultation process will begin on Saturday with club members, the Cityzens, invited to fill in a questionnaire while non-Cityzens can express their own views via City Voice, the club's official online fan community.

Club historian Gary James will give a series of lectures on the matter and will be a part of the process. He said: “Over the years, one of the few constants at Manchester City has been discussion about the badge.

“This club knows how important its heritage is to its fans and I have been impressed with the commitment to keeping them at the centre of this project.”

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