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    Why will Man Utd not have a bus parade if they win the Europa League?

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left devastated after finding out that there will be NO open-top bus parade should their club win the Europa League final – but there’s an alternative plan.The stakes couldn’t be higher ahead of this mammoth clash against Tottenham as United are on the verge of suffering their worst domestic season in recent history.Manchester United face Tottenham in a thrilling Europa League finalCredit: GettyMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Ruben Amorim’s side find themselves just a couple of places above the relegation zone.And are guaranteed to finish in the bottom half of the table – something which has never been seen before in United’s incredible Prem history.However, lifting the Europa League title would help Red Devils fans to forget all about the embarrassing domestic campaign they have endured.But bizarrely, the club have confirmed that there won’t be an open-top bus parade should they win it.Read more on Europa LeagueWhy will Man Utd not have a bus parade if they win the Europa League?Manchester United will not have an open-top bus parade partly due to the club’s incredibly hectic end to the month.After tonight’s final, the Red Devils finish their Prem campaign at home to Aston Villa on Sunday week.Then comes a gruelling 15-hour flight to Asia for money-spinning tour games in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on May 28 and 30.So United will have to wait longer for another open-top bus parade – having not held one since 2013.Most read in Europa LeagueMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashWhat will Man Utd do instead?If United do get the opportunity to rejoice in Europa League glory, the chiefs of the club are reportedly planning to celebrate with a barbecue instead.However, the BBQ could be even less glamorous than it sounds – as major building work is taking place at Carrington.It’s understood the event – for players, staff and their families – would be the day after the final.This will come as a real shame to United fans who haven’t seen an open-top bus parade since the special occasion which heralded the Red Devils’ 20th Prem title and the retirement of manager Sir Alex Ferguson after his golden reign of 27 years.Where can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.It is the same for this year tooSunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final. More

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    Roy Keane lands new job for Europa League final as Man Utd legend makes TV channel switch

    ROY KEANE has landed a new job for the Europa League final.The former Manchester United captain has appeared as a pundit regularly this season for Sky Sports and ITV.Roy Keane will work as a pundit for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Europa League finalCredit: GettyBut he will work for a new broadcaster for the Europa League final – CBS Sports.Keane, 53, will line up alongside fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, whom he works with at Sky.That pair have worked for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Champions League all season long.The host for the final in Bilbao will be Anita Jones, while Peter Schmeichel and Guillem Balague will be pitchside reporters.READ MORE ON MAN UTDKeane shared his prediction for the final ahead of kick-off, suggesting his former club will “edge it” thanks to their history and the quality of Bruno Fernandes.He said: “You still have to fancy United, someone like Bruno can produce, the history of Manchester United still carries a little bit of weight.”There’s not much between them [in the league] but come the crunch, come the final, United’s history in finals, them winning cups the last few years, you’d like to think they would have a bit more knowledge around the game than Spurs.”That might edge it for them, and I think Bruno can produce that bit of magic.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVESunSport have revealed that United will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League.That is out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season amid minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal cuts.Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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    Tottenham trolled by Domino’s with massive billboard outside stadium mocking trophy drought ahead of Man Utd final clash

    DOMINO’S PIZZA has unveiled a live billboard outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium cheekily highlighting the club’s prolonged silverware drought.Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final tonight.Domino’s has unveiled a live billboard outside the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPepIt displays a figure showing the number of pizzas delivered in the UK and Ireland since Spurs last won a trophyCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPepTottenham last won a trophy in 2008 in the League Cup final against ChelseaCredit: AFPThey go into the match in desparate need of a win having endured a terrible season which could see them finish as low as 17th in the Premier League table.To showcase just how long it’s been since the Lilywhites have won a trophy, Domino’s has unveiled a digital billboard outside their home ground.It displays a huge figure playfully showing the number of pizzas delivered in the UK and Ireland since 2008 – the club’s last trophy win.It totals well over a billion pizzas (more than 1,569,226,205) – enough pizza to cover the stadium 25,873 times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe billboard was unveiled as today marks 17 years, two months and twenty-four days – or 6,279 days – since they last lifted a major prize.Tottenham’s last trophy came following a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the 2008 League Cup final.A spokesperson for Domino’s said: “We’re not taking sides, but if Spurs deliver in Bilbao, we’ll happily reset the counter to zero.“We always deliver– now it’s their turn to do the same in the final.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“And of course, all eyes are on Ange… no pressure, mate.”The nearest Tottenham have come to winning a major trophy in recent years was the 2021 League Cup final – when they lost out to Manchester City.Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashAnd they’ll be doubly hoping for success tonight, as a trophy in the cabinet would allow them to justifiably claim they’ve had a ‘better’ season than rivals Arsenal.The Gunners fought until the late stages of the Premier League title race as well as the Champions League, before being eliminated in the semi-finals by Paris Saint Germain earlier this month.But Mikel Arteta’s side will end the season with nothing – even when they finish runners-up in the league, compared to Tottenham’s bottom-half place.To make matters worse, former talisman Harry Kane – Spurs’ most successful striker of the modern era – just picked up his first major team trophy as a player.He was part of the Bayern Munich side which recently clinched the Bundesliga title, crowning them champions of Germany for the 34th time.Man Utd vs Tottenham – Europa League final blogMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE BLOG More

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    Europa League final result predicted by supercomputer as Man Utd and Tottenham face £100m winner-takes-all match

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the outcome of tonight’s Europa League final.Manchester United and Tottenham are set to do battle in Bilbao in a crunch clash with huge implications for both sides.Man Utd are set to do battle with Tottenham tonightCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes will be hoping to lift the Europa League tonightCredit: GettySon Heung-min is desperate to win the first trophy of his club careerCredit: PAThe Premier League duo have each endured woeful domestic campaigns, languishing 16th and 17th and respectively.Tonight’s match offers a huge shot of redemption, with either Bruno Fernandes or Son Heung-min set to lift the famous trophy.The Red Devils are hoping to add extra silverware to their bustling cabinet, having won the FA Cup last season.BETTING OFFER: GET EITHER SIDE TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs, meanwhile, are aiming to end their painful 17-year drought – with Son particularly desperate to mark 10 years in North London with the first trophy of his club career.Ahead of the game, boffins and brainiacs over at AceOdds have built a supercomputer to crunch the numbers and determine the most likely outcome.The egghead formula has simulated the outcome 1,000 times.And it has worked out that Spurs are most likely to run out 2-1 winners.Most read in Europa LeagueSuch an outcome would see Ange Postecoglou’s second season prophecy come true.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions The Aussie vowed last September: “I’ll correct myself – I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing’s changed.”I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesTottenham’s last trophy was the 2008 League Cup, with Jonathan Woodgate’s extra time header seeing off Chelsea at Wembley.Under several different managers they have since lost four cup finals without scoring a goal.Their most recent final came in 2021, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the League Cup under Ryan Mason.Tottenham have won all three of their meetings with Man Utd this season.The North Londoners won 3-0 against Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered side last September at Old Trafford.Spurs followed that up with a dramatic 4-3 League Cup triumph in December, in which Son scored an “Olimpico” – a goal straight from a corner.The Lilywhites most recently beat United 1-0 in a low-key league affair in February.Read More on The SunOpta’s supercomputer has struggled to split the two sides.They have made Spurs very slight favourites, giving them a 50.3 per cent chance of winning.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: LIVE BLOG for Bilbao clash More

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    Meet the stunning Europa League Wags cheering on Man Utd & Tottenham… from a glam doctor to Molly-Mae’s bestie

    WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.And there’s plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.Famous WAG Fern Hawkins is married to Harry MaguireCredit: GettyMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposed to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: Instagram / @diogodalotThe winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.It’s a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they’ll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives. BETTING OFFER – GET EITHER TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE SPORT We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball – from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.MANCHESTER UNITEDClaudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot The couple have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ClaudiaspintolopesClaudia posts her lavish WAG lifestyle on her social mediaCredit: Instagram/laudiaspintolopesClaudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter. The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media. Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.Most read in FootballEarlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online. The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts. Fern Hawkins and Harry MaguireFern and Harry tied the knot in 2022Credit: InstagramFern now owns her own businessCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire slow dances with wife Fern Hawkins at lavish wedding Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old. The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist. She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters – The Saint Rose Floristry. Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.She slammed “lying” Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender’s “reputation”. Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana Melanie Kamayou is a pharmacist doctorCredit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie first started dating Andre in 2019Credit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation. Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019. She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year. The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty for Cameroon.Anouska Santos and Luke ShawAnouska Santos is close friends with Love Island star Molly-MaeCredit: Getty ImagesThe pair typically keep their relationship privateCredit: Instagram @anouskasantosAnouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017. The pair have three children – a boy, four, and two girls, one and two. Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit. Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof Maja has been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest WAGCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja is a popular Instagram modelCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofThe pair got married in 2018Credit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”. Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child. Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home. Anna Mariana and Casemiro Anna has two children with her football crazy husbandCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroAnna Mariana is a makeup artistCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroCasemiro plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAnna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder. It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media. She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised. She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet – reminding fans of his talents. Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes Ana Pinho and United captain Bruno Fernandes met when they were teensCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana stuns fans in her bikiniCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old. Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager. He wrote online: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian EriksenThe loved up couple at the 2023 Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen with their son AlfieCredit: chriseriksen8/InstagramTrained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie. Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK. The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend. He said: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side. She was comforted by Leicester City’s Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.Kaspar’s dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order.”Eva Garcia and Alejandro GarnachoEve is a Spanish influencerCredit: Instagram/evagarciaThe pair have a young son togetherCredit: GettyPopular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021. The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store. Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURSKennedy Alexa and James Maddison Kennedy is a supportive girlfriend of the star footballerCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaKennedy is a modelCredit: InstagramKennedy and James have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramKennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years. The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media. The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low. Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks. Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall on the model’s InstagramCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockThe Swedish influencer is new to the public eyeCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockSwedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs. Karen Romero and Cristian Romero Cristian and Karen Romero with their sonCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The pair met in 2018Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private. She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino. Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life. Ioana Stan and Radu DragusinIoana and Radu have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ioanastan_Ioana Stan sharing her fashion look onlineCredit: Instagram/ioanastan_Radu Dragusin of Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyArchitecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23. She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country. The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel Fans have gone crazy for the French pair’s relationshipCredit: Instagram/indira.ampiotIndira is a beauty pageant queenCredit: GettyMathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur in action in MayCredit: GettyFrench beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024. Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year. Read More on The SunShe also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online. Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. 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    Will the Europa League final be shown on YouTube?

    WE are just hours away from witnessing the first all-English Europa League final since 2019 – and fans want to know if YouTube is the place to be similar to years gone by.Manchester United and Tottenham face off in Bilbao with one final chance to save their horrific seasons.Manchester United have one final game to save their seasonCredit: AFPAnd so do TottenhamCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side currently sits just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.But a 7-1 aggregate drubbing over Athletic Bilbao has earned United a spot in tonight’s showpiece match – stomaching the embarrassment of their league positioning in the process.However, Tottenham are no better as they too are on course to finish just above the bottom three, but thrashing Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi has temporarily kept some fans happy with boss Ange Postecoglou.This has all the minerals to be an incredible Europa League final and where football lovers can tune into the action has now been revealed.Read more on Europa League Will the Europa League final be on YouTube?Last year, the Europa League final wasn’t shown on YouTube, which was a shock to many fans as it had been aired on the platform from 2016 to 2023.And it will be the same for this year’s Europa League final too.The match was previously available to watch on BT Sport’s official YouTube channel.However, that was not the case in 2024 due to BT Sport merging with discovery+ and Eurosport under the TNT Sports brand.Most read in Europa LeagueAnd instead of broadcasting the final for free on YouTube, the broadcaster opted to provide a free stream on their app, discovery+.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: LIVE BLOG for Bilbao clashWhere can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.It is the same for this year tooSunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final. More

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    Moment bold Arsenal fan bombarded with X-rated chant from Spurs supporters after strolling around Bilbao in Gunners kit

    AN ARSENAL fan received a torrent of abuse after walking through Tottenham fans in Bilbao wearing a Gunners shirt.Spurs supporters have taken over the Spanish city in preparation for the Europa League final.A brave Arsenal fan walked through a crowd of Spurs supporters in BilbaoCredit: InstagramHe received plenty of abuse from rival fansCredit: InstagramThousands are in Bilbao, many without tickets, and there is a party atmosphere with songs being sung and flares being set off.One brave Arsenal fan decided to have some fun with a contingent of Tottenham fans, brazenly strolling through a crowd with an Gunners shirt on.The Spurs fans reacted by abusing the supporter, singing: “W*****! W*****!W*****!”Up to 70,000 United and Tottenham fans have flooded the streets of sunny Bilbao and nearby San Sebastian.READ MORE IN ARSENALBut scenes turned sour in some areas as supporters clashed.A large group of football hooligans were seen brawling with objects and punches thrown.Witnesses say the fight broke out when two large groups of supporters began shouting and hurling insults.It quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl, with both United and Spurs fans grabbing whatever they could to throw at each other.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashOne hooligan overturned a terrace table and used it as a weapon against the other group.Drinks and bins were also hurled, creating a chaotic scene that posed a serious risk to local businesses and passersby.BATTLE FOR BILBAO: The Road to the Europa League FinalSeveral local police patrols rushed to the scene after reports of the brawl and quickly restored order. More

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    ‘I will quit’ – Pep Guardiola gives Man City ultimatum over squad issue that is ‘impossible for my soul’

    PEP GUARDIOLA has vowed to leave Manchester City if they do not trim their squad this summer.Going into next month’s revamped Club World Cup, City have endured their first trophyless season since 2016-17, Guardiola’s first at the Etihad.Pep Guardiola believes that his squad his too bloatedCredit: ReutersCity waved goodbye to Kevin De Bruyne last nightCredit: ReutersLast night the Etihad Stadium said a fond farewell to club legend Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian played his last home game for City.Guardiola has admitted that he wants more exits to follow this summer as he prefers to work with a more streamlined squad.Following last night’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, the 54-year-old admitted: “I said to the club I don’t want that [a bigger squad].”I don’t want to leave five or six players in the freezer. I don’t want that. I will quit. Make a shorter squad, I will stay.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s impossible for my soul to [tell] my players in the tribune [stands] that they cannot play.”Having all arrived at City in the last 12 months, Savinho, Abdukodir Khusanov, Claudio Echeverri and Vitor Reis all failed to make last night’s matchday squad.Highly thought of academy products Rico Lewis and James McAtee also missed out.Man City’s official website lists 28 first team players, in addition to Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips, Joshua Wilson-Esbrand and Maximo Perrone out on loan.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBernardo Silva could be on the way out this summerCredit: GettyJack Grealish has endured a disappointing seasonCredit: GettyOn City’s bloated squad, Guardiola added: “Maybe [for] three, four months we couldn’t select 11 players, we didn’t have defenders, it was so difficult. After, people came back, but next season it cannot be like that.”As a manager I cannot train 24 players and every time I select I have to have four, five, six stay in Manchester at home because they cannot play. Kevin De Bruyne given emotional Etihad send off as Man City take huge leap towards return to Champions League”This is not going to happen. I said to the club, I don’t want that.”Guardiola signed a contract extension to 2027 last November.City have been boosted by recent returns for long-term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb.By way of comparison, Manchester United’s squad also lists 28 players, Chelsea’s 31 and Liverpool’s just 24.Nine members of Guardiola’s first team squad are in their 30s; Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Scott Carson, Nathan Ake, John Stones, De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva.Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji, meanwhile, will turn 30 in the next few months.Read More on The SunCity have spent around £200million on transfers this season, and can be expected to splash out more this summer.Last year’s Prem champions have been linked with Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki, but have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.Kyle Walker was loaned out to AC Milan in JanuaryCredit: Getty More