Manchester turned sky blue last night as an estimated 50,000 fans poured into the city centre to welcome home their heroes, newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners, Manchester City.
The open-top bus parade began at Maine Road before winding its way down Oxford Road, where supporters clung to lampposts and sang until their voices cracked. The streets shook with chants of "Blue Moon", echoing through the city like never before.
At Albert Square, the scenes turned surreal. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the players were Manchester's own rock icons, Oasis. Liam Gallagher, clad in his trademark parka, led the crowd in a roaring chant of "City! City!", while Noel plugged in his guitar and ripped through the opening chords of "Be Here Now".
