The speedway plans form part of a joint venture between the council and Manchester City FC to develop the area of Eastlands and Openshaw.

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The match was played four days after Manchester City announced it will partner with the Yankees to own New York City FC, which will become Major League Soccer's 20th team in 2015.

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There is a chance NYC FC can serve as a farm team for Manchester City, which in 2012 won its first Premier League title since 1968.

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