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Thousands line streets for Man City parade

The Manchester City team bus outside the Etihad Stadium with fans all gathered cheering them at the end of a parade in Manchester to celebrate the achievements of the Manchester City men's and women's teams this season.PA Media

Lynette Horsburgh

North West

Thousands of Manchester City fans have turned out to watch an emotional Blues' open-top bus parade to mark this season's success and to say farewell to Pep Guardiola after a decade at the club.

Guardiola is leaving after 10 seasons in charge of the men's side, which has seen him lift 17 major trophies including the Premier League Cup and FA Cup.

Supporters also said farewell to legendary players Bernardo Silva and John Stones.

Avid city fans Josh and Carla said the celebrations for the silverware - which included the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, the Women's Super League trophy and the FA Youth Cup - was "bittersweet" as they were saying goodbye to Guardiola's glory days.

It was a sea of City scarves and flags throughout the parade route, which started at the Northern Quarter and finished at the Colin Bell Stand reception at the Etihad Stadium.

Meanwhile, more than 19,000 fans are attending a separate celebration event - The After Party - being held at Co-op Live near the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the victory paradeReuters

Addressing his exit, the six-time Premier League winner Guardiola has said: "Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving.

"There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time. Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City."

When he was asked about any advice for his successor, the departing manager said: "Be yourself, be free, go with your ideas. Work a lot and everything will be fine."

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