The plane you were carrying Manchester City football players makes a mandatory landing, that's why.

This was due to strong winds that forced the plane pilot to land at Liverpool Airport rather than Manchester.

The news has also been confirmed by the English club itself through an announcement on the official page.

We can confirm that the plane carrying the first team home from Lisbon is safely seated in Liverpool, as strong winds forced a diversion from Manchester”, says City's announcement.

“Citizens” were on their way back from Lisbon after last night's match with the Lisbon Sports in the Portuguese capital.

City “type” Sporting in the first match of the 1/8 final, with a score of 0.5.