Another January friendly? (probably just the EDS?)

[Falastur]

Sounds like we've agreed to play another mid-season friendly, although considering how busy January is going to be for us, I'm guessing it's going to be Vieira managing an academy XI instead of the senior team?

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Al Ain’s new Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to open with a visit from Manchester City

The National staff

January 1, 2014 Updated: January 1, 2014 14:54:00

Manchester City will take on Al Ain in the inaugural game at the Garden City club’s new stadium on January 14.

The English Premier League (EPL) side will play Al Ain in a friendly this month as part of the opening ceremony for the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) team’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

Manchester City are currently second in the EPL, a point behind leaders Arsenal, while last year’s AGL champions Al Ain are in seventh place.

Al Ain police have reviewed the security plans and the number of officers and staff required to ensure the comfort and the safety of the teams, organisers and the large crowds expected to attend the match and the opening ceremony, Security media said.

Entrances and exists for both the teams and spectators have been determined in addition to parking areas around the stadium in order to ensure smooth traffic flow.

For the record, the 14th is two days after our Newcastle game and 4 days before Cardiff.

 

[BlueDan91]

And with Citys Under 21 side in action this night at Oldham Athletic in the Manchester Senior Cup


JANUARY

7th Burnley (A) Lancs Sen Cup, quarter final (TBC)

14th Manchester City (H) at Man Sen Cup at Boundary Park 7pm

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It will be more than likely an Under 18 side