Watch: Texans' Watt, Covington help Drake host Manchester derby
For one night, a different kind of football took over NRG Stadium. ⚽
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 21, 2017
Go behind the scenes with us at the #ManchesterDerby. pic.twitter.com/JyHEGdb2b0
The first-ever Manchester derby held outside of the United Kingdom took place in Houston on Thursday night and there were plenty of stars on hand to welcome the two storied Premier League clubs.
Houston Texans defensive linemen J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, and Christian Covington were on hand with Houston Dash star Carli Lloyd and rapper Drake to welcome Manchester City and Man United.
Not your average Thursday night. 🏈⚽️🎤 #ManchesterDerby pic.twitter.com/NwrCQHElXD
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 21, 2017
Covington was more than happy to have fellow Canadian Drake with him as the soccer clubs temporarily took over NRG Stadium.
#respect 🇨🇦@thetangibleC4 @Drake pic.twitter.com/iQ5Yrq9e4y
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 21, 2017