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HOW MANCHESTER CITY FANS TURNED A COMMUNITY SHIELD KICK-OFF ROW INTO FUNDING A FOOD BANK FOR THE SUMMER

Like millions here in the UK, I’m a football supporter, and like hundreds of thousands of those, I’m lucky enough to be able to afford to watch my team every week. However, unlike the vast majority of this demographic, I have the privilege of watching the most successful team in the country right now – Manchester City FC. Bear with me, there’s something here for all football fans I promise!

Along with a few good mates, I’m part of a group called

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