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Manchester City stars surprise youngsters on stadium tour

Premier League champions Manchester City have given local youngsters the surprise of a lifetime during a tour of the Etihad Stadium.

The children from Mellands Specialist School in Gorton met Mario Balotelli, Joe Hart, James Milner & Micah Richards, lifted the Premier League trophy and got changed in the first team dressing room.

"It was all for the young children," said Mario. "They really appreciated meeting all the players and we appreciated meeting them too. I hope we made their day and gave them an afternoon they will never forget. We all enjoyed it."

Manchester City footballers to wear black armbands in memory of two policewomen killed

Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Manchester City players will wear black armbands at Sunday's Premier League match against Arsenal in memory of police constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, who were killed in a gun and grenade attack on Tameside.

City of Manchester Stadium Credit: Press Association

Man City unveil midfielder Jack Rodwell

Roberto Mancini and Jack Rodwell Credit: ITV Granada

Jack Rodwell has moved to Manchester City FC from Everton in a £12million deal.

The midfielder has set his sights on making a quickfire impression with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini after joining the Barclays Premier League champions.

Rodwell says he expects to fight for his place in the team starting against Southampton on Sunday.

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