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PICTURES: Manchester City get in mood for new season with glitzy party for fans
MANCHESTER CITY finished their pre-season preparations with a glitzy party for the fans last night.
At a star-studded function at Manchester Central, the players lined up in front of the fans for the first event of its kind.
Citizens manager Manuel Pellegrini took part in a Q&A, answering questions from the fans on stage.
Fans were also treated to a live electric set from Miles Kane, while Jason Manford regaled tales of his life as a City fan.
There was of course the club's awards which were dished out for the 2012/13 season.
Among the recipients were Pablo Zabaleta, who collected the MCFC Etihad Player of the Year.
On accepting the award, he said: "This is a very special moment for me.
"I can guarantee to everyone that we have been working really hard in this pre-season. We are hungry to win more trophies.”
Sergio Aguero's goal against Liverpool was chosen by fans as Goal of the Season, while Yaya Toure was presented with the EA Sports Player Performance index award.