The players are off the coach and ready to spread some Blue Christmas magic along the wards

Wright and Clichy arrive at the hospital

French full-back and English goalkeeper were visibly moved throughout their visit

First job upon arrival at Manchester Children's Hospital was to sign some autographs

"To come to this hospital was amazing and hopefully everyone can have a great Christmas," - Clichy

Javi Garcia and Gareth Barry are next to tour the wards

The visit was also an opportunity to pay tribute to the incredible work staff on the wards perform day in day out

Not a bad pair of visitors for huge City fan Katie

Javi and Gareth sprinkle some more festive spirit

Maicon and Pablo Zabaleta are holding the baby

Gael and Richard do their level best to start a new City supporters club within the hospital walls

Vincent brings along a very special guest to Manchester Children's Hospital

A patient gets a rare collector's item courtesy of the City captain

Vincent shows off his thank you present from Katie