
VIP welcome —
British Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Manchester City's training ground Friday. The pair met with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak as well as Sergio Aguero, the club's star Argentine striker.

Aguero absent —
Aguero will miss Sunday's Manchester derby against United after picking up an injury while on international duty with Argentina. He scored five of his side's six goals in the recent 6-1 win over Newcastle.

Cheers —
Prime Minister Cameron took Xi for beer at The Plough is Cadsden, which is close to his countryside retreat Chequers. The two enjoyed a pint of British beer and dined out on fish and chips.

Coming together —
Xi, who is currently enjoying a state visit to Britain, gave a speech to members of Parliament and enjoyed a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

By royal decree —
President Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took time to view a display of Chinese items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.