Planning where to watch the World Cup in Manchester? Here are five football fanparks for big crowds and big atmosphere

WITH the World Cup nearly here, football fever is about to sweep Manchester, and if you want more than just a corner seat in a packed pub, a fanzone could be the way to go. From giant screens and booming sound systems to DJs, light shows and hundreds of fans having a communal singalong, these venues promise the closest thing to being in the stadium itself. Read on - it's free.

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