Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola waves at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 19, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

After a decade of dominance at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, several players stood out as defining figures in one of the most successful periods in modern football history.

From record-breaking title runs in the Premier League to their long-awaited triumph in the UEFA Champions League, Guardiola’s side was built around a core group whose consistency, adaptability, and quality set new standards in English football.

PUNCH Online had reported that Guardiola will step down this summer, bringing an end to a ten-year reign that reshaped both the club and English football.

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