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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth

MANCHESTER: Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable.

Manchester City "has not only just been a football club for the area. It's a bit of a saviour, to be honest," he told AFP.

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