By Rebecca Davison
Published: 18:57 EST, 30 May 2014 | Updated: 19:58 EST, 30 May 2014
A relatively early night was in order for One Directioners Liam Payne, 20 and Louis Tomlinson, 22, on Friday after their highly-anticipated gig at the Etihad stadium.
The band mates were pictured heading back to their hotel in Manchester city centre after their energetic performance, which saw them sing a medley of their greatest hits.
The boys will perform at the venue until June 1, before moving their show to Wembley Stadium - and while hordes of fans had lined up to see their heart throbs - the rest of the band were not pictured.
Feeling sleepy? Liam Payne (left) and Louis Tomlinson (right) head back to their hotel after performing in Manchester with One Direction on Friday night
Dressed down in comfortable clothing, Liam wore a monochrome varsity jacket, skinny jeans and trainers, while Louis opted for a denim jacket and slogan T-shirt.
Earlier in the evening, Niall Horan, 20, tweeted his excitement about being in the northern city, writing, 'Can't wait to play in this place tonight, home of man city!'
One Direction also tweeted: 'Manchester, are you counting down with us? 6 hours to go ... 1DHQ x #WWATour.'
Mobbed: Louis was flanked by members of his security team as she headed to the Manchester city centre venue
Troubled times: Both Louis and fellow member Zayn Malik, 21, have come under fire following the release of a scandalous video which saw them allegedly smoking marijuana in Peru
Louis and fellow member Zayn Malik, 21, have come under fire following the release of a scandalous video which saw them allegedly smoking marijuana in Peru.
The controversy comes at a time when Louis is believed to be on the verge of buying his beloved Doncaster Rovers.
But, lifelong Rovers fan Tomlinson - who even made an appearance for the club's reserves team earlier this year - is said to be concerned the recent controversy could jeopardise his chances.
Waiting in line: Fans queued up in order to catch a glimpse of their idols
A source told The Sun 'The timing of the Peru video has really upset him because he doesn't want anything to jeopardise the deal, which is very commercially sensitive and worth a seven-figure sum.'
Neither have addressed the video but Louis is said to be concerned the 'scandal' could hinder his plans to takeover his hometown club.
One person who has shown the band some support is Rolling Stones', Mick Jagger, 70, who tweeted: 'I hear you're coming to Lisbon soon @Harry_Styles, but we are here now, keeping it hot for you!'
Heart-throbs: The band, seen here in Melbourne last month will perform at Manchester's Etihad stadium until June 1, before moving their show to Wembley
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