if it was an emergency, then a case could be made, and much though it would rile City fans, (to put it mildly), the financial benefits will be considered by the suits should things progress. Rag opposition will be loud and bitter, threats of boycotts, trashing the Etihad etc.,
However, there is no emergency, more likely (imo) a diversion, a smokescreen to keep season-ticket holders on-side, and hide the grim truth of where they are heading.