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Gallery: Iconic City kits

In a week when City's new Nike kit for the 2016/17 season has been launched, we take a look back at some of the memorable strips we've adorned throughout the years...

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NEW ERA: The 2016/17 Nike kit was unveiled at the Cityzens Weekend event

NEW ERA: The 2016/17 Nike kit was unveiled at the Cityzens Weekend event
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WE GLOW IN THE DARK: The 'ghost green' colours of this one caused quite a stir

WE GLOW IN THE DARK: The 'ghost green' colours of this one caused quite a stir
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AWAY KIT: The return of the purple shirt - 'twas a big hit!

AWAY KIT: The return of the purple shirt - 'twas a big hit!
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SUCCESS: 2013/14's kit proved a lucky one - it brought a double win!

SUCCESS: 2013/14's kit proved a lucky one - it brought a double win!
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DARK BLUES: A sleek black strip with gold trim was very well-received

DARK BLUES: A sleek black strip with gold trim was very well-received
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PREMIER LEAGUE DREAMS: The shirt Sergio Aguero would rip off in injury time of that famous win over QPR

PREMIER LEAGUE DREAMS: The shirt Sergio Aguero would rip off in injury time of that famous win over QPR
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MEMORIES: The 2009/10 away kit was a nostalgic re-mastering of the original sashed strip worn in the 1970s

MEMORIES: The 2009/10 away kit was a nostalgic re-mastering of the original sashed strip worn in the 1970s
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BACK TO THE PREMIERSHIP: The Blues broke a whole host of records in this kit to return to the top flight

BACK TO THE PREMIERSHIP: The Blues broke a whole host of records in this kit to return to the top flight
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IN THE GAME: An unusual kit unveiling saw Lara Croft in attendance in 2000!

IN THE GAME: An unusual kit unveiling saw Lara Croft in attendance in 2000!
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WEMBLEY HEROES: One of the most iconic City kits - worn in the dramatic penalty shootout win at Wembley in 1999

WEMBLEY HEROES: One of the most iconic City kits - worn in the dramatic penalty shootout win at Wembley in 1999
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LASER BLUE: Often seen in long sleeves, this was sported in the final years of the millenium

LASER BLUE: Often seen in long sleeves, this was sported in the final years of the millenium
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CLASSIC: A little lighter than previous kits, this one

CLASSIC: A little lighter than previous kits, this one
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PURPLE REIGN: This one certainly sticks in the memory!

PURPLE REIGN: This one certainly sticks in the memory!
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ZIG ZAG: Patterns were popular in the 90s!

ZIG ZAG: Patterns were popular in the 90s!
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NEW LOOK: A change in design and collar for the new decade

NEW LOOK: A change in design and collar for the new decade
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LOCAL PRIDE: A retro look in the late 70s

LOCAL PRIDE: A retro look in the late 70s
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CLUB CREST: A new logo adorned the shirt in 1972

CLUB CREST: A new logo adorned the shirt in 1972
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SUPER STRIPES: City sported red and black at Wembley in 1969

SUPER STRIPES: City sported red and black at Wembley in 1969
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MAROONED: Unusual colours for the 1934 cup final clash

MAROONED: Unusual colours for the 1934 cup final clash
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MANCUNIAN GLORY: Blue shirt, white shorts and navy socks as City became the first Manchester club to win a major trophy

MANCUNIAN GLORY: Blue shirt, white shorts and navy socks as City became the first Manchester club to win a major trophy