Football fans from across the UAE will be able to watch Manchester City take on rivals Manchester United at an outdoor Sky Blue Fanzone event for all the family in Abu Dhabi.
The English Premier League clash on Sunday, October 25, will be shown on a big screen on Pitch 1 at Zayed Sports City with competitions and activities running throughout the afternoon and evening.
Entry is free, with doors open from 5:30pm ahead of kick-off at 6:05pm and refreshments available until the Fanzone comes to an end at 8pm.
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One lucky supporter will also win a signed shirt by taking part in a live social media competition on the football pitch next to the tennis stadium at Zayed Sports City.
Manchester City star Aleksandar Kolarov said: “The Manchester derby is one of the most important fixtures in the Premier League calendar for us and one that our fans look forward to more than any other.
“United have a strong team and it’s never an easy place to go but it’s a game that we want to win and we have some great memories of visiting Old Trafford in recent years.
“We have seen first-hand the passion of our fans out in Abu Dhabi and I have no doubt that they will be looking forward to this game just as much as we are here. I thank them for their support and hope that we can produce a fantastic performance to bring them the result they want most.”
Manchester City have been running Sky Blue Fanzones for several seasons, including events to celebrate English Premier League title wins and cup victories.
They also run City Football Schools at Zayed Sports City and at New York University Abu Dhabi.
To secure a place at the Sky Blue Fanzone for the game, e-mail: skyblue@mcfc.co.uk.