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Man City have released a limited edition shirt to coincide with Manchester Pride celebrations, which begin this week.

City's kit partner Puma worked alongside Manchester Metropolitan University, as students competed to design what turned out to be a stylish shirt.

The shirt is primarily white with rainbow trimming around the Man City badge and the standard Puma logo in black. There is the LGBT+ flag on the back of the shirt with the word 'proud' highlighted in sky blue above.

The design also features more LGBT+ flags, the words 'Together We Stand' and the 'Football V Homophobia' logo, an organisation which City are proud to support.

The shirt will be available throughout the season and can be purchased for £25 here.

Manchester Pride begins on Friday, August 23 and that's not all City have done to get involved with the celebrations. The club invited representatives of the LGBT+ community from across Manchester to attend the annual raising of the Pride flag at the Etihad Stadium, alongside club legends Paul Dickov and Alex Williams.

City will also work with Canal Street Blues, a City supporters' club, to have a City bus and the club mascots in the parade.

"Every year we are so proud to work with Manchester City," Mark Fletcher, CEO, Manchester Pride, said.

"They are one of the region’s most inclusive organisations and I'm always impressed by the support that they provide to LGBT+ people working at and supporting the club.

"The raising of the rainbow flag at the club is an important moment for me each year in the run up to Manchester Pride Festival as it reminds me what a difference such a proactive and positive organisation can make to the lives of LGBT+ people.”

Omar Berrada, Manchester City chief operating officer, also added: “Manchester Pride is one of the biggest, most welcoming and inclusive events of the year, and Manchester City is delighted to support our LGBT+ fans as we celebrate together.

"This year is particularly special as we are excited to unveil the new Pride kit that our partner PUMA has been designing alongside local students.

“We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with all our fans and stakeholders throughout the season to promote inclusivity in our stadiums and beyond. We hope all those attending this weekend’s celebrations enjoy a fun and safe Pride.”