Analysis: Tears flow as Guardiola departs
· Yahoo Sports
Manchester City players and supporters have experienced success like never before during Pep Guardiola's tenure and there were few dry eyes around Etihad Stadium as the Spaniard called time on his reign.
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Guardiola has claimed numerous records in his 10 years, such as the first 100-point haul by an English top-flight side and being the first team to win the title four times in a row.
Sunday afternoon provided one final opportunity to set another milestone as Guardiola went top of the list for most games in charge of City, surpassing Les McDowall's record between 1950 and 1963.
Although the team have won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season, their title challenge ended with Tuesday's draw at Bournemouth and their 15-game unbeaten run was brought to a halt by Aston Villa.
Bernardo Silva and John Stones will also leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts following distinguished service and both players were given guards of honour when they were substituted in the second half.
Striker Erling Haaland was left out of the matchday squad, given a rest before heading to the World Cup with Norway, but ends the season with the Premier League's golden boot after scoring 27 goals.
Phil Foden was unable to provide a final flourish, his goal chalked off for a slender offside, but the full-time whistle was nevertheless greeted with the home supporters serenading their legendary boss.