He runs off 2 x AAA batteries and, thankfully, he has an on/off switch for those times when you might just want a bit of peace and quiet!

And why not? They bring a bit of colour and humour to your garden and show the world your loyalty to your club. Terrorised' Manchester shopping centre was commercial disaster patrolled by 'machine gun-toting teen'Pep Guardiola's amazing Blues have been crowned Kings of Europe after their victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul. Al Mubarak was part of a delegation of City suits in Munich that night who felt the need to mark the occasion as City not only made a European semi-final for the third straight year but did it by beating one of the biggest powers in world football. The chairman joined Pep Guardiola on the turf in an emptied stadium along with Txiki Begiristain and other executives to take a triumphant selfie: City had come to the home of one of their biggest rivals, and they had conquered.

From here trams run through Pomona, before continuing onto the new tram line and the six new stops. The new stops and what to see Wharfside They will now feel a measure of confidence about reaching their second Champions League final and securing their first win against either AC Milan or Inter Milan. Now we’re at the first of the two main Trafford Centre stops for those visiting the giant shopping mall. If you know a footballer gardener why not get them one of these happy guys? Football garden gnomes make great presents. Guardiola was asked after the match if they had replaced Real as the benchmark in Europe and joked that they were only 13 Champions League triumphs behind. Now they have finally won one though, every club on the continent will be on alert; the boys in Blue are coming after them.

What haunting secrets are buried Inside No. 9?: Darkly twisted comic tales from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Haaland may yet be "The Ogre" on what promises to be a superb semi-final second leg at Etihad Stadium but in the Bernabeu it was De Bruyne who delivered the stunning strike that may yet haunt Real Madrid. Now we’re right at the heart of Trafford Park, where some of the region’s biggest factories and employers are based. This stop is also where you’ll find a handy park and ride facility for those driving to use the tram. All trams running to the intu Trafford Centre start from Cornbrook – one of Metrolink’s main interchange stations, which is one stop along from Deansgate in the city centre.

Nobody could say that City had this easy with their final three opponents in the competition. On top of that, Guardiola and his players were going to have to see off their worst enemy - themselves - if they were to finally lift the trophy that has so eluded the club. And can we take a moment just to marvel at the splendour of Barton Square now that it has a full glass roof and spectacular domed at its heart? I mean, it wouldn’t be out of place in Dubai now would it?That night at the Etihad was a reminder of the extraordinary talent that City have acquired this season, with Guardiola in disbelief as the ball fell to Erling Haaland again, and again, and again, and again, and again. Five times the Norwegian was in the right place at the right time to turn a potentially difficult evening into another record-breaking celebration, and he spent a third of the match on the bench. Finally, the Blues had done what they had not done against Monaco, or Liverpool, or Spurs, or Lyon, or Chelsea, or Real Madrid. They listened to their manager's instructions to keep their heads and found the moment of quality with a goal that has been a trademark of the manager's seven years at the club. Stop here for: Barton Square (new Primark, SeaLife Centre, Legoland) and EventCity conference centre. Also the walkway here gets you in to the John Lewis/ Marks and Spencer end of the intu Trafford Centre. intu Trafford Centre

City will have home advantage and are on a 21-match unbeaten run as they aim to replicate Manchester United's 1999 Treble season when their city rivals won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. Just be sure your neighbour isn’t a supporter of the other team or there could be a bit of football gnome shenanigans in the night. The ability to suffer in matches was perhaps the most important evolution in this City team, removing the panic that had previously existed when things didn't go their way. For all that it added another layer to the side though, Guardiola still spent most hours of most days ensuring his team didn't have to go through it. It was the besting of Bayern that convinced everyone at the club that they could really win the Champions League, showing the progress made from previous months when the team was flapping about struggling to find consistency in their level. It had only been one round ago where Guardiola had marched onto the pitch at full-time in Germany to tell his players to hold their heads up high after a 1-1 draw in Leipzig where they had been second-best for large parts. If you don’t fancy a funny gnome, or maybe a rude or zombie one, maybe football garden gnomes are more to your liking?

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There’s an excellent walking route here – and marvel at the clear blue waters where swans merrily paddle by. But let’s not get too misty-eyed – there’s also the odd dumped fridge freezer here too, to be fair. It was another special moment from a special player. De Bruyne is such a class act, and does it all with such apparent ease, that there is almost a danger he may not be fully appreciated outside Manchester City. The new Village tram stop pulls up just outside another fine architectural gem – the 120-year-old Trafford Park Hotel. And they can feel real satisfaction at much of their performance in Madrid, from the domination of the early stages to how they managed the closing phase, although it needed a fine Ederson save to divert away substitute Aurelien Tchouameni's powerful late effort.