Britney Spears is sending representatives to a forthcoming Girls Aloud concert at London's O2 Arena in order to prepare for her own appearance at the venue, according to reports.

Spears is due to begin an eight-night residency at the O2 Arena on June 3rd.

According to the Sun newspaper the singer has begun watching footage from past concerts at the venue and also has “aides” attending various upcoming shows.

“Britney knows these shows are absolutely crucial,” a source told the Sun newspaper. “She hasn’t played in the UK for five years so there is a lot riding on them.”

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