Source: Telegraph
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan makes Eastlands debut
The Sheikh, who was introduced to the City squad prior to the friendly against the United Arab Emirates Under 21 team in Abu Dhabi last November, had previously failed to visit Eastlands since acquiring the club from Thaksin Shinawatra. [LNB]But with City playing their first Premier League game of the campaign at Eastlands against Liverpool on Monday night, the Sheikh made an unheralded visit to watch Roberto Mancini's team for the first time. [LNB] Related ArticlesManchester City v Liverpool: LiveManchester City v Liverpool: match previewJames Milner eyes central role at Man CityRobinho set for Fenerbahce talksCity's summer signingsSport on televisionIn a low-key introduction to the crowd, the Sheikh waved to those supporters inside Eastlands 15 minutes before the kick-off before taking his seat in the directors' box. [LNB]The City owner has pumped more than £350m into the club for player acquisitions and another £200m for off-field improvements during his 24 months as the club's backer. [LNB]And he arrived at Eastlands on Monday to see James Milner, last week's £24m signing from Aston Villa, make his debut against Roy Hodgson's team. [LNB]
