The merchandise stalls were doing a roaring trade before kick-off as flags and scarves emblazoned with Pep Guardiola's face were bought by those attending the end of this incredible era. The arrival of the City team bus was greeted by hundreds of supporters lining up alongside the barriers in front of the Colin Bell Stand entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guardiola entering the stadium for one last time as their manager. Only the great Manchester United era under Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley's Liverpool in the 1970s and '80s have enjoyed such trophy laden years.
