Football fans rejoice. Well, make that, "futbol" -- The Premiere League is coming to Jersey.
Manchester City and the Tottenham Hotspurs of England, and Sporting Lisbon of Portutal will play in a preseason tournament with the New York Red Bulls at the team's new stadium in Harrison.
Manchester City said Wednesday it will play two games at Red Bull Arena in the New York Football Challenge, part of an East Coast tour ahead of the Premier League openers Aug. 14.
The tournament will be played July 22-25.
Man City manager Roberto Mancini said the tournament will give his club "the perfect opportunity to prepare for our season with some highly competitive games."
Manchester United also is considering a U.S. tour and may play in the Major League All-Star game in Houston. It already has announced a match at Chivas Guadalajara.
