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Manchester United legend Rohnny Johnsen will be at Bengaluru for the Premier League Live event this weekendRobbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty

Football legends from as many as nine English Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Leicester City and Chelsea, will be in attendance at the Premier League Live promotional event in Bengaluru on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October. A whole host of fun activities are in store at the event to give fans a fantastic football experience.

Manchester United legend Ronny Johnsen will be on hand on Saturday to meet with fans, sign autographs and help bring a small piece of Old Trafford to India at the dedicated club zone at the KTPO Whitefield. 

Leicester City former player Gerry Taggart will be taking part in his club's zone, where fans will be able to follow the story of the 2015/16 Premier League Champions.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires will return to India to meet local Premier League fans, where he will be joined by former Everton star Graham Stuart.

Other former Premier League stars already confirmed to attend include Alan Shearer, John Barnes, Paul Dickov and Shay Given.

Here are the list of activities planned at the Premier League Live event:

  • Live entertainment - Live screening of five Premier League matches and local music acts and DJs.
  • Premier League 360 – through Virtual Reality headsets fans can experience the excitement of a Premier League match day. From arriving at the stadium to the players stepping onto the pitch to the roar of the crowds.
  • The Kick Lab – fans can measure their kicking speed and accuracy and compare with Premier League players.
  • Striker Sprint – invites fans to sprint the length of a specially made track, avoiding obstacles to finish in the fastest time possible.
  • Premier League Trophy Tour – an immersive zone that gives fans an educational and entertaining Premier League experience and the opportunity for a photo with the Premier League Trophy.
  • My Premier League – Photo booths that will create your own personalised Topps playing cards.
  • Shirt names and numbers – fans can bring their official club shirt to be printed with a Premier League player's name - for free.
  • LIVE screening of Premier League matches, including Saturday's mega clash between Manchester United and Liverpool

Schedule of events: 

  • Saturday 14 October: 14:00 – 00:00 hours
  • Sunday 15 October: 14:00 – 22:30 hours

Venue:

KTPO Whitefield, Bengaluru.

Fans can register for the event by clicking HERE.