Picture Special

In pictures: Guardiola's City career

To mark Pep Guardiola's birthday, we're recalling some of his best moments since his arrival at Manchester City in July 2016...

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WELCOME: Pep poses in front of the Etihad back in 2016.

WELCOME: Pep poses in front of the Etihad back in 2016.
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UNVEILING: Pep answers questions at City Square after arriving at the club.

UNVEILING: Pep answers questions at City Square after arriving at the club.
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TAXI: Meeting fans during a memorable taxi ride on the day he was unveiled.

TAXI: Meeting fans during a memorable taxi ride on the day he was unveiled.
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NEW THREADS: In 2016, Pep receives his personalised kit ready for his new role.

NEW THREADS: In 2016, Pep receives his personalised kit ready for his new role.
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TOP FLIGHT: Guardiola celebrates his side's 2-1 win during his first Premier League game in charge v Sunderland.

TOP FLIGHT: Guardiola celebrates his side's 2-1 win during his first Premier League game in charge v Sunderland.
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DERBY DEBUT: Guardiola's first Manchester derby ended in a 2-1 win over our near neighbours.

DERBY DEBUT: Guardiola's first Manchester derby ended in a 2-1 win over our near neighbours.
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OLD FRIENDS: Instructing as City record a famous victory over his former club, Barcelona.

OLD FRIENDS: Instructing as City record a famous victory over his former club, Barcelona.
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2017/18 SEASON: Pep's second season in charge has been incredible, with one of our most talked about wins against Stoke City - which ended 7-2!

2017/18 SEASON: Pep's second season in charge has been incredible, with one of our most talked about wins against Stoke City - which ended 7-2!
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MANCHESTER: Pep celebrates with Phil Foden following City's derby win back in December 2017.

MANCHESTER: Pep celebrates with Phil Foden following City's derby win back in December 2017.
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DERBY WIN: The first meeting of the season between United and City ended 2-1 to the Blues

DERBY WIN: The first meeting of the season between United and City ended 2-1 to the Blues
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STATS: It's been a record-breaking season for Pep's City, who set a new one for successive league wins against Swansea.

STATS: It's been a record-breaking season for Pep's City, who set a new one for successive league wins against Swansea.
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HOME WIN: The victories kept on coming throughout the first half of the 2017/18 season, and Pep celebrates a 4-1 win over Tottenham.

HOME WIN: The victories kept on coming throughout the first half of the 2017/18 season, and Pep celebrates a 4-1 win over Tottenham.
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SEMI-FINAL: Guardiola celebrates after City seal a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a win on penalties against Leicester.

SEMI-FINAL: Guardiola celebrates after City seal a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a win on penalties against Leicester.