Guardiola has told Manchester City players he will depart after the season’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa. He informed the squad after news of his departure broke on Monday, which surprised him while he prepared for a match at Bournemouth. City must beat Bournemouth to keep the title race alive into the last day after Arsenal extended their lead by defeating Burnley. City have selected Enzo Maresca to replace Guardiola, and Chelsea may receive significant compensation due to Maresca’s contentious exit from Chelsea earlier in the season. Bournemouth are unbeaten in 16 Premier League games and face their final home match under Andoni Iraola, with a point potentially securing their first-ever European qualification.
"There's still a chance Pep could leave English football with another treble on his CV. But if City are to take the title race to the last day, and test Arsenal's nerve to the full, they need to overcome a Bournemouth side who are unbeaten in 16 Premier League games. Bournemouth are also saying goodbye to arguably their greatest ever manager. Tonight is Andoni Iraola's final home game, a chance to say goodbye in style: if Bournemouth get a point, they will qualify for Europe for the first time in their history."
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