As part of its Christmas campaign, The Greatest Season of All, Manchester City has been fulfilling the fantasies of young supporters.
Every Christmas retail purchase made by the team donates £5 to their City in the Community charity, tripling the amount that supporters and employees donate as well.
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 meant
The total amount of money raised thus far is equivalent to 5,750 hours of free youth mentoring.
Jack Grealish distributed around 500 gift bags at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital alongside other first-team members of the City men’s and women’s teams.
“I hope those memories go some way towards creating a special Christmas for them all,” said defense attorney John Stones.
“Knowing that City and our supporters are giving young people genuine, meaningful opportunities through the club’s festive campaign makes me proud.”
Wing sensation Jeremy Doku accompanied teammates around the hospital, grinning as brightly as the children.
The club “supports city youth to empower healthier lives through football” as part of its City in the Community initiative.
It is intended to improve both physical and emotional well-being.
Winger Jeremy Doku shows he can raise a smile and match it himself
John Stones was on hand to help start Christmas early at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
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Children residing in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital throughout the Christmas season also receive gifts from City.
And for Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners, the hospital visit was a fun detour before Wednesday’s Champions League Group G showdown.
Given that they have won each of their first five games, City is sure to be at the top of the tree, much like a Christmas fairy.
Guardiola plays off concerns over Erling Haaland’s long-term fitness as his team visits Red Star Belgrade.
The goal machine was injured on Sunday, missing Luton’s 2-1 Premier League comeback victory.
However, Guardiola hinted that the striker would make a comeback for Saturday’s Premier League match at home against Crystal Palace.