Guardiola Says Memories and Connections, Not Trophies, Define His Decade at Man City
Watkins scored twice as Villa spoiled Guardiola’s farewell, while City supporters staged tributes for the manager’s final match after 10 years in charge.
- On Sunday, Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for the 593rd and final time, ending his decade-long tenure with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
- Over 10 years, Guardiola transformed the club by securing 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League before deciding he lacked the energy for another season.
- Antoine Semenyo volleyed City ahead in the 23rd minute, but Ollie Watkins struck in the 46th and 61st minutes to secure Villa's comeback victory during the emotional final match.
- Bernardo Silva and John Stones made their final appearances for the club, receiving guards of honour from both teams while tearful fans serenaded the departing manager throughout the afternoon.
- Despite the loss, supporters marked the end of an era at the Etihad Stadium, chanting for "10 more years" as the club celebrated a manager who transformed English football.
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MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola may leave Manchester City with 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, but he insisted on Sunday (May 24) that it was the memories and connections, not the silverware, that will define his decade in charge at the club.Guardiola - who gave his final post-game press conferenc
The celestials pay tribute to the technician, Bernardo Silva and John Stones in the closing league against the group led by Unai Emery
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Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans impl
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola fought back tears on the sideline as he brought 10 years at Manchester City to an end on Sunday. His final game ended in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on a day charged with emotion as he said goodbye to the fans he gave so much joy during a decade of dominance in English soccer. “I never could have imagined the amount of love I’ve found,” said Guardiola, standing in the center of the field at the Etihad Stadi…
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