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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Pep<\/b><\/p>\n

Guardiola said Manchester City’s Premier League champions are “legends” who will be “remembered forever” after their thrilling 3-2 win against Aston Villa clinched the title on the last day of the season.<\/p>\n

Guardiola’s side looked set to gift the trophy to second placed Liverpool after Villa took a shock two-goal lead in the second half at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n

But Guardiola sent on German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and he sparked an incredible revival as City scored three times in five minutes in the closing stages.<\/p>\n

Gundogan got City’s first and bagged the winner in the 81st minute after Rodri’s equaliser.<\/p>\n

The incredible comeback gave City their fourth title in five seasons as they finished one point ahead of Liverpool to end their rivals’ quadruple bid.<\/p>\n

Only Manchester United in the Alex Ferguson era have won the title so many times in a five-year period.<\/p>\n

And Guardiola believes his team deserve to be ranked among the greatest in English football history.<\/p>\n

“These guys are legends. When you win in this country four times in five years, it is because these guys are so special. They will be remembered forever,” Guardiola said.<\/p>\n

Guardiola admitted it was a nerve-wracking afternoon as his side overcame a nervous display to retain the title in the most dramatic fashion.<\/p>\n

“The last game is special. A lot of emotion against a good Aston Villa team. We are playing in non normal circumstances. We had to handle it,” he said.<\/p>\n

“After their second goal it was really difficult. It was ‘get the first goal’, then we had momentum and our people did the rest.<\/p>\n

“Gundo is the best runner we have. After we equalised, we had the feeling we could score again. Winning at home with our fans is the best.”<\/p>\n

Guardiola saluted Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of City, with their 3-1 win against Wolves on the last day putting them in position to take the title if the champions hadn’t fought back in such astonishing style.<\/p>\n

“I’ve never see a team like Liverpool in my life. I know how tough it is but they help us be a better team season by season. Big congratulations to them,” he said.<\/p>\n

After losing in heartbreaking fashion against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals — when they conceded twice in the last seconds before losing in extra-time — City’s spirited refusal to surrender the title was the perfect tonic for Guardiola.<\/p>\n

“The rivals here are so tough. It was a real tough two months in the Champions League and in the Premier League. But we are champions again,” the Spaniard said.<\/p>\n

Asked if City’s success will convince him to sign an extension to the contract that runs out at the end of next season, noted golf lover Guardiola smiled and said: “Now golf! I need it!<\/p>\n

“Next season will be tough. We will defend our crown again and again.”<\/p>\n

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