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WATCH: Man City stars unleash tricks, flicks and nutmegs at Abu Dhabi’s swanky new airport - The home to Etihad

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  • Man City boss Guardiola and his players feature in Etihad's new commercial
  • Video showcases Abu Dhabi's swanky new airport
  • Man City on the threshold of history in English football
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Manchester City are front runners for the Premier League and FA Cup titles, with the former set to be their fourth consecutive top-flight league trophy if they can hold off their title rivals.

    And off-the-pitch, City manager Pep Guardiola and his star players were seen in an interesting and catchy new commercial for Etihad Airways.

    The recently released video features star players like Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Ederson, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake and Erling Haaland.

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  • WHAT IS IN THE VIDEO?

    The video showcases Abu Dhabi’s new Zayed International Airport, which is the home and hub of Etihad Airways.

    The commercial follows an Emirati boy, an ardent football fan who adores Man City, as he moves through the world-class airport with his father. He is watching a video of Guardiola talking about how football must be fun when he spots the Man City players and Guardiola himself walking through the airport.

    The boy ends up knocking down a pyramid of footballs showcased at the airport despite one of the City players asking him not to. What follows is a sweeping video that takes us through a glittering airport with City players rallying to retrieve the footballs that have cascaded all over the airport.

    Much like how they sweep opponents off their feet with stunning control and mesmerising moves, City players go on to build the pyramid back up again with the retrieved balls, some with the help of passersby and even Etihad Airways staff.

    Poetically, it is Man City’s star striker Haaland who gets the final ball and essays his finishing touch on the pyramid. Right on time for the team’s Etihad Airways flight to Manchester.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The video is part of the launch of the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and showcases the facility in all its glory.

    With Man City stars shown balling, interspersed with absolutely breathtaking visuals of the airport, the video tries to highlight the airport’s tagline: ‘You have to see it to believe it’.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR PEP & MAN CITY?

    Manchester City, having won the treble last season, look set for another historic achievement this season. If they manage to come through and win the Premier League title, it will be their fourth consecutive title - something no team has ever achieved in the history of English football.