City beaten in emotional final game for Pep, Stones and Bernardo
Pep Guardiola's tenure as Manchester City manager concluded with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. The match marked the final appearances of key players Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who were honored by a record crowd. Despite the defeat, City fans celebrated the team's achievements this season, including victories in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
- ▪Pep Guardiola's last game as Manchester City manager ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
- ▪Antoine Semenyo scored first for City, but Ollie Watkins netted twice for Villa after halftime.
- ▪Bernardo Silva and John Stones made their final appearances, with a record crowd of 60,332 in attendance.
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