Manchester City stars watch Nicki Minaj in concert

A handful of Manchester City players took time off from their day-to-day duties to see American rapper Nicki Minaj in concert last night.

Mario Balotelli, Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Gareth Barry and Joleon Lescott met up at the MEN Arena to see the US star perform.

Meanwhile, the football stars will be focused on matters on the pitch today as they prepare to go up against Ajax in the Champions League tomorrow.

Balotelli arrived at Manchester Airport wearing the club's custom-made designer suit and bright pink headphones.