SportFootballPep GuardiolaManchester City players formed a guard of honour for Bernardo Silva during their match against Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season17:35, 24 May 2026Updated 17:51, 24 May 2026Pep Guardiola broke down in tears as the Manchester City players formed a guard of honour for Bernardo Silva. The whole team showed appreciation to their captain as he left the pitch for the final time as a City player after being substituted.‌Guardiola became emotional as he watched the guard of honour before embracing Silva on his way off at the Etihad Stadium. The Portugal international is leaving City when his contract expires at the end of this season.‌John Stones is also doing likewise. His team-mates repeated the same gesture when he went off later in the match.‌Guardiola started both departing players in what is his last match as manager. However, the Catalan coach will remain connected to the club as a City Football Group global ambassador.Emotions got the better of Silva before the game even began, leading City out for the final time with tears in his eyes. They then got off to a dream start, with Antoine Semenyo opening the scoring midway through the first half.‌City minutes before saw a penalty they were awarded overturned by VAR. Aston Villa responded after half-time, though, equalising early in the second period thanks to Ollie Watkins.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Article continues belowFollow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Pep GuardiolaPremier LeagueAston Villa FCManchester City FC