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Speaking to mancity.com after lifting the Premier League trophy, Guardiola said: “We are legends. When you win four in five then it’s because these guys are so special. We will be remembered.

Thiago did not emerge for the second half and was replaced by James Milner as Liverpool won 3-1, but it was not enough to see them pip Manchester City to the title.

Origi consistently struggled for starts over the likes of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, though, and Jurgen Klopp confirmed the striker’s departure before the end of the season.

The Uruguayan has been most heavily linked with United and Liverpool, with the latter reportedly having agreed a deal worth around £86m to take Nunez to Merseyside in the coming weeks.

Manchester City will begin their title defence in the final match of the opening gameweek when they take on West Ham United at the London Stadium.

Erik ten Hag‘s Manchester United reign begins at home to Brighton & Hove Albion, while Frank Lampard will host his former club on the opening weekend as Everton welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park.

Alisson conceded just 24 goals in those games – two fewer than Ederson – and there was little competition for the 29-year-old amongst our readers as he garnered almost half of the votes.

De Bruyne’s late-season showings were a major reason why Man City were able to get over the line and finish one point clear of Liverpool, with the midfielder directly contributing to 14 goals in his final 10 league games of the season.

The 22-year-old has been on the radar of a plethora of top European clubs including Man United, but Goal journalist James Robson claims that the Red Devils are no longer in the race for his signature as they are not prepared to enter a bidding war with Liverpool.

Once again, 20 teams will compete in the 2022-23 Premier League season, with three promoted sides replacing those...