Pep Guardiola broke down in tears on the touchline as captain Bernardo Silva was substituted during his final game in charge. The 55-year-old could not hold back emotion after the Portugal midfielder walked off to a guard of honour. Photographers captured the raw moment as the two embraced, their faces streaked with tears in front of a roaring Etihad crowd.

Silva and John Stones depart with Guardiola after their contracts expire next month. Both received framed shirts from their manager. Silva, who featured in 460 games under Guardiola, told fans the club would forever be his family. Stones added the experience had been a dream come true.

Villa's 2-1 win ended a 10-year era that produced 416 wins from 593 games. Unai Emery, who finished fourth thanks to Ollie Watkins' goals, called Guardiola the best coach in the world. The north stand at Etihad Stadium has been renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand in his honour.