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Every Premier League mascot: From Gunnersaurus to Fred the Red & beyond

Goal looks at the list of pre-match performers tasked with getting young fans in the mood for the big occasion

Football matches can be tough for kids, especially before their heroes take to the pitch.

A lot of waiting around in freezing or wet weather could turn off a young fan for life, but clubs have a solution: dress someone up in a costume and have them dance around to keep the youngsters amused.

But just who are those tasked with such a hefty responsibility in England's top tier? Goal has the answers:

Manchester City's mascot

Moonbeam, Moonchester

Moonchester and his partner Moonbeam are from the planet 'Blue Moon', a reference to one of Man City's more iconic fan anthems.