The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

Guardiola struggled to contain his emotions during his final Manchester City match in hot conditions. When Bernardo Silva’s number was raised on the fourth official’s board at 59 minutes, Silva cried as he received a guard of honour from both teams. Guardiola then began to cry as well, and he and Silva embraced on the touchline. Photographers captured the moment, and it will be displayed at Etihad Stadium alongside past City icons. Guardiola tried to regain composure while his team pushed for one last win. The match ended in defeat to Aston Villa, but the emotional atmosphere at full time mattered more. Guardiola said emotions should be expressed and described crying when seeing others cry.

"As captain Bernardo Silva's number 20 went up on the fourth official's board on 59 minutes, Guardiola could not keep his emotion in check any longer. The Portugal playmaker shed tears as he was given a guard of honour by both sets of players as he left the pitch. And it was then that they started to stream down his manager's cheeks too. The two men, such pivotal figures in City's recent domination of English football, embraced on the touchline."

"That raw moment of affection between two greats of the Premier League was captured by photographers and will be printed, framed and hung up in the corridors of Etihad Stadium alongside those of icons Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure. Guardiola wiped his face dry with his white t-shirt and tried to regain his composure as his side strained for one final victory under his management. It was not to be."

""This chapter will always be there," said the 55-year-old. "Bernardo was emotional today, before the game. If you want to cry then cry, if you want to laugh then laugh. Emotions - you have to express them. I don't cry, but when I see somebody else cry, then I cry.""

"The merchandise stalls were doing a roaring trade before kick-off as flags and scarves emblazoned with 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 t"

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