Best gifts for men this Christmas: food, fashion, tech and more
Back when the treble was just a twinkle in the eye of then-Barcelona forward, Pep Guardiola, City were the club you'd heard less noise about, if you lived outside of Manchester.
All that changed in the era of Britpop as the swaggering Gallagher brothers became household names, with the breakthrough album Definitely, Maybe, from their band, Oasis . Along with Cigarettes & Alcohol, the mono-brow, and a distinct disdain for the mainstream, the Gallagher brothers were famed for their love of Man City.
From their early days, they were often seen sporting a City shirt, most notably those sponsored by sewing machine and printer company, Brother. Fitting.
This impressive new launch from Samsung only gets better the more time you spend with it.
From a sharp and bright display and a whip-fast processor to incredible zoom on the cameras and auto adjust that picks out the finest detail, this may be the most capable handset on the market today. The slightly larger main display and sharper corners make the most of every millimetre so you're getting as much viewing and browsing space as possible (especially helpful when you're using multiple apps at once).
The 120hz refresh rate is perfect for streaming shows, scrolling your newsfeed or catching up on the latest headlines, not to mention remote working, especially with the Multi View feature which allows you to see up to three apps at once.
Its range of developed AI features is what makes the Galaxy Z Fold6 soar above the competition, from Live Translate, Chat Assist, Browsing Assist and its much-celebrated Circle to Search innovation (in partnership with Google). This tech is reflected in the elevated RRP, but if you can afford it, it's the best phone for your pocket. Oh and the folding mechanism? Well, that never gets old.
The phone is powered by a 4400mAh battery but there's also super fast charging to get your handset back up to full power quicker.
Samsung has once again raised the bar for mobile technology with this device, leaving the competition quaking in its wake.
Best for: all-weather pizza
No gas, no wood pellets, no garden - no problem. Make pizza your way quickly and easily with Cuisinart's pizza oven which is designed for indoor use.
The electric device, which can also be used to bake bread, make cookies and grill meats and veggies, boasts a rapid heat-up time (we're talking 400°C in less than 10mins) and comes with all the accessories to help you turn out delicious personalised pizzas in minutes - including a pizza peel to slide it in and out of the blazing temperatures like a pro.
The oven comes with a 12-inch pizza stone for making wood-fired style thin and crispy creations and there's a deep pan dish for crafting speciality pies too. Set up is a doddle and it comes with a timer so you don't have to pace by the viewing window to see when your masterpieces are ready (which is rather fun anyway).
Far tastier than a takeaway, and nowhere near the cost either this is a superb kitchen appliance for any home that appreciates a hot slice. Family pizza night will never be the same again.
A gift guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings, this charity-supporting idea helps the Dogs Trust look after the hounds in their care until they find a forever home. Sponsors will get updates on their dog three times a year with photos, postcards, stickers and a fridge magnet.
The Trust has seen admissions spike in recent months, meaning they have more pups to look after than ever. Sponsoring a dog or puppy means they'll get the love and attention that man's best friend truly deserves.
Costs from £1 a week.
