Oasis made a thunderous return to Manchester’s Heaton Park, performing stay of their hometown for the primary time since 2009.
Over 70,000 followers packed the venue to see Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite – and amongst them have been two acquainted faces from the blue aspect of Manchester: Pep Guardiola and Jack Grealish.
However whereas each Manchester Metropolis males have been clearly having a good time, they loved the evening in very totally different kinds.
Metropolis supervisor Guardiola attended the present along with his daughter Maria, and was seen passionately singing alongside to the enduring anthem “Don’t Look Again in Anger.”
He loves Oasis.
He loves Manchester.
He loves Manchester Metropolis.We love Pep Guardiola. 🩵pic.twitter.com/mzX8uMcqHM
— Metropolis Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 12, 2025
The Gallagher brothers — each lifelong Metropolis followers — even gave Pep a particular shoutout from the stage, describing him as “the best supervisor of all time.” That remark drew a number of groans from the crimson aspect of Manchester, however cheers from the blues.
Pep was additionally pictured backstage with each Liam and Noel’s kids: Lennon, Gene, Anais, Donovan, and Sonny. Gene Gallagher shared a snap of the assembly on Instagram, proudly calling it the “pic of the century.”
In the meantime, Grealish had a extra emotional night.
Accompanied by his accomplice Sasha Attwood, the Metropolis midfielder appeared to completely benefit from the festivities. Towards the top of the evening, Grealish was noticed on the VIP barrier, the place he was recognised by a gaggle of Metropolis followers.
In a heartwarming second, he was filmed “crying his coronary heart out,” passionately declaring: “I like Metropolis greater than something! And are you aware what I like greater than something? Metropolis followers! They’re the very best followers on this planet!”
Jack Grealish at #Oasis, Heaton Park: “I like Metropolis greater than something! And are you aware what I like greater than something? Metropolis followers! They’re the very best followers on this planet!” 🥹🩵 pic.twitter.com/0ik1CNNWAw
— Metropolis Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 12, 2025
Whereas Grealish’s future on the membership stays unsure, his affection for the followers definitely doesn’t.
And in a method, Pep and Jack’s evening mirrored the Gallagher brothers themselves: one measured and masterful, the opposite uncooked, loud, and carrying his coronary heart on his sleeve. Completely different energies – similar love for the music, and for Manchester Metropolis.
