Co-op Live to face first major test after opening with Man City final day fixture clash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe much-anticipated Co-op Live arena finally opened this week after weeks of delays and cancellations, with the budget ballooning over £400m.
Elbow opened the arena on Tuesday which sits in the shadow of the Etihad Stadium and has been beset by problems in recent weeks.
Bosses are confident those issues are behind the arena now, with Eric Clapton set to play there on Saturday and Barry Manilow on Sunday.
That Sunday concert will provide arena bosses - and those at Manchester City - with the first real test of how Co-op Live and Etihad Stadium will co-exist when both are holding events. ALSO READ: Man City tickets vs West Ham on sale for huge sums as touts cash in on Premier League drama ALSO READ: 'Felt like a knife' - Kevin De Bruyne offers major Man City injury update ahead of final day fear 55,000 City fans will be at the Etihad on Sunday hoping to see the Blues beat West Ham and secure the Premier League title on the final day, with kick-off at 4pm.
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