Forgotten Man City Star Spotted Watching Club Lift the EPL Title From Restaurant

• Beleagured Man City defender, Benjamin Mendy made a rare appearance at a Cheshire restaurant on the eve of his team being crowned champions
• The Frenchman was spotted getting a glimpse of his teammates celebrating their title triumph after their 1-0 win over Chelsea
• Mendy has not played for City since September 2021, after he was suspended by the club following his arrest to face assault charges

Embattled Manchester City ace, Benjamin Mendy spent Sunday afternoon at a Cheshire restaurant as he watched his teammates lift the Premier League title.

The Frenchman has not played for the Citiyzens for over a year after he was suspended by the club, as he continues to face assault charges.

However, that has not stopped him from keeping close tabs on his team, which he joined in 2017 from French side Monaco.

The Mirror reports that the left-back made a rare appearance at the Juniper Restaurant in the company of two friends.

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The 28-year-old was spotted watching Manchester City lift the Premier League title shortly after their 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

City were crowned the champions with two games to spare. after it became impossible for title rivals Arsenal to mathematically catch up with them.

Benjamin Mendy's troubles

Mendy is reportedly set to face retrial this summer on one count of sexual assault and another of attempted sexual abuse.

Back in January, the France international was cleared of seven serious charges, including five sexual abuse charges.

According to Sky Sports, the jury was subsequently discharged after it failed to reach a verdict on two further charges.

Meanwhile, it now remains to be seen if City will keep Mendy at the club beyond this summer, with the defender's contract at the Etihad Stadium set to expire at the end of the season.

Man City stars guided off pitch

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester City stars had to be guided off after jubilant fans invaded the pitch at the Etihad Stadium moments before the Premier League title presentation.

Overjoyed City fans ran onto the pitch in celebration shortly after the final whistle, sparking a brief, tense moment.

Man City stars, including Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, had to be guided to the tunnel as fans spilt over onto the turf.