Manchester derby is no Mission Impossible for Tom Cruise as the Hollywood star jets in to see United win
By ADAM SHERGOLD and LOUISE SAUNDERS
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When Tom Cruise was talked into watching today's Manchester derby by his great friend David Beckham - it looked like a Mission Impossible to get there in time.
With a full diary of filming for his new movie All You Need Is Kill down in Hertfordshire and a series of London red carpet premieres to grace, Cruise needed to pull out all the stops to get to the stellar Premier League game.
So he chartered a private helicopter to transport him and veteran actor Robert Duvall 200 miles up to Manchester for the big game between City and United.
Star attraction: Tom Cruise waves to fans as he arrives at the Etihad Stadium for the Manchester derby between City and United
And Cruise made a characteristically Hollywood entrance at the Etihad, sweeping through the star-struck crowds sporting a pair of shades.
This was despite Manchester being well known as the wettest place in Britain.
He was apparently persuaded to watch the big match by his friend and former Manchester United favourite Beckham.
On camera: Cruise spoke to Sky Sports before kick-off, saying he had watched football since the 1980s
Cruise, 50, was apparently buzzing at the prospect of watching the clash of the Premier League's top two, which could go a long way to deciding the destination of the title.
He also talked 81-year-old Duvall into joining him and the pair were interviewed live on Sky Sports before kick-off.
Cruise said he had been in love with the game since first watching it in the 80s, while Duvall claimed he always caught the World Cup.
Veteran: Duvall (left) said he always watched the World Cup and his favourite all-time player was Pele
Stellar fans: Tom Cruise (centre) and Robert Duvall (left) chat to City officials before the kick-off
Cool guy: Cruiser defied Manchester wet climate with a pair of super-cool shades
'This is the first game that I've seen in England,' he told Sky Sports One.
'I've been following it since the eighties so I'm just excited that I'm able to be here.'
Tom revealed former England captain Beckham had sent him a message ahead of the game.
'He wishes he was here. I got an email from him, he's jealous that I'm here,' Cruise added.
Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall was also at the game, but appeared to be a little rusty on the rules.
Star-studded following: Robert Duvall and Tom Cruise chatted to Sky Sports correspondant Geoff Shreeves ahead of kick-off
Ready for the big match: Tom explained he has been a fan of football since the 80s
Didn't expect to see you here! Tom signed autographs for fans before settling down to watch the match from his no-doubt VIP seats
He said: 'Will there be a shootout today? No. If it's a tie? No.'
As for a prediction for the match, Duvall said it was too close to call - 'You could flip a coin,' he said.
And the star was almost spot-on, with United clinching a 3-2 victory in stoppage time, causing their 'noisy neighbours' to take a decidedly quieter turn.
Cruise has already visited one British sporting venue during his filming for all you need is kill - albeit fleetingly.
He landed on the outfield at The Oval in a helicopter to film a scene last Friday.
And the Hollywood star certainly seems to be making the most of his time in London, hitting up a number of the capital's most exclusive haunts, including private members' club Annabel's and Scott's restaurant.
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Work night out! Showbiz pals Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise step out on dinner date after filming scenes for All You Need Is Kill
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They've been hard at work shooting scenes for their new sci-fi thriller, All You Need Is Kill, in London.
And Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise decided to toast another successful week of filming with an evening out on the town on Friday night.
The co-stars seemed to have enjoyed each other's company on set so much that they chose to grab a bite to eat together at Scott's restaurant in London's Mayfair after filming wrapped for the week.
Showbiz pals: All You Need Is Kill co-stars Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise enjoyed an evening out at Scott's restaurant in London's Mayfair on Friday night
After enjoying a no-doubt delicious meal at the eatery, the superstar pair were spotted leaving separately as they prepared to head home for the evening.
Tom's look screamed Hollywood hunk, with the 50-year-old actor teaming a dapper charcoal grey suit with a light grey sweater and a matching shirt.
And despite it being pitch black outside, the star wore a pair of aviator-style sunglasses as he waved to photographers while leaving the restaurant.
Effortlessly chic: The 29-year-old actress showed off her style credentials in a black velvet applique-detail jacket, which she teamed with a simple black vest, jeans and shoe boots
Meanwhile, Emily, 29, looked effortlessly chic in a black velvet applique-detail jacket, which she teamed with a simple black vest, jeans and shoe boots.
And the British actress showed off her recently-dyed honey locks as she stepped out into the night.
The co-stars have been hard at work shooting scenes for All You Need Is Kill all over the capital in recent weeks.
Dapper dude: The 50-year-old star looked slick in a tailored charcoal grey suit and dark aviator style sunglasses
Tom has been spotted arriving in a helicopter to film at The Oval cricket ground, while the whole of Trafalgar Square was cordoned off two weeks ago to make way for the movie's production team.
The film, which also stars and Bill Paxton, follows the story of of a soldier who is fighting a war against aliens, and has become trapped in a time loop.
Based on the Japanese novel of the same name, the movie is scheduled for release in March 2014.
Toasting the end of the week: After enjoying a no-doubt delicious meal at the eatery, Emily and Tom were spotted leaving separately as they prepared to head home for the evening
Tom has been in London for the last few months and has been spotted out and about at a number of exclusive Mayfair haunts, including private members' club Annabel's.
The Top Gun star's marriage to Katie Holmes, the mother of his six-year-old daughter Suri, broke down earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Emily tied the knot with her long-term love, actor John Krasinski, in 2010.
Blockbuster: Tom Cruise was spotted shooting scenes for All You Need Is Kill at The Oval cricket ground earlier this week
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