Manchester City have been making young fans’ dreams come true as part of their Christmas campaign — named The Greatest Season of All.
The club donate £5 for every sale from a festive retail range to their City in the Community charity, trebling additional donations from fans and staff.
Man City heroes like Jack Grealish enjoyed visiting the hospital
City’s England midfielder John Stones almost looks like he’s an interviewer as he chats with this girl
Grealish embraced his part in the Christmas chapter of City’s scheme helping the youth of Manchester
The reaction of this fan shows just how much the visit meantCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Funds raised so far equate to 5,750 hours of free mentoring for young people.
Jack Grealish was among City men’s and women’s first-teamers to hand out more than 500 gift bags at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Defender John Stones said: “I hope those memories go some way towards creating a special Christmas for them all.
“It makes me proud to know City and our fans are creating real, impactful opportunities for young people through the club’s festive campaign.”
Wing sensation Jeremy Doku wore a smile as bright as the kids’ as he joined team-mates around the hospital.
The club’s City in the Community scheme “supports city youth to empower healthier lives through football”.
Its designed to boost mental and as well as physical health.
City also give gifts to kids staying in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital over Christmas.
And the hospital trip was a delightful diversion for Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League Group G finale.
Like a Christmas fairy, City are guaranteed to be top of the tree – as they have won all five games so far.
Guardiola’s men visit Red Star Belgrade – with the Spaniard downplaying long-term fitness fears over Erling Haaland.
The goal machine missed Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League comeback win at Luton through injury.
But Guardiola suggested the striker could return for Saturday’s Prem game at home to Crystal Palace.
Winger Jeremy Doku shows he can raise a smile and match it himselfCredit: Isaac Parkin / MCFC
John Stones was on hand to help start Christmas early at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
City put their own blue spin on ChristmasCredit: Isaac Parkin / MCFC
Tactics went out the window as City stars joined this game
