RIHANNA got a taste of the WAG life in Manchester – dining in a restaurant favoured by footballers and their other halves. The superstar singer, 24, headed to San Carlo on Tuesday night wearing a shiny red midi-skirt, with a grey T-shirt and an oversized denim coat.

Her blonde tresses were swept up into a loose bun as she made her way through waiting crowds joined by best pal Melissa Forde. Inside the restaurant it appeared the star was dining on a cheesy pasta dish while her pal tucked into a cheesy pizza.  Two waiters seemed to constantly be on hand to look after the star and her table of nine.

The star, who is set to play two gigs in the city, looked relaxed and smiley – and even stopped at one point to give a fan a kiss.  The lucky supporter was waiting outside her idol’s hotel when Rihannaleant in for a quick chat and a peck on the cheek.