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      Shirtless Jack Grealish leads Man City bus parade as Erling Haaland mixes with jubilant fans cerebrating Treble win

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans braved rain and lightning to watch their Treble-winning team’s open-top bus parade on Monday evening.The parade was delayed by more than an hour due to the horrific conditions, but that did not deter the thousands of supporters that gathered to catch a glimpse of their squad.
      Jack Grealish with the Champions League trophyCredit: Getty
      Grealish was front and centre in all of the celebrationsCredit: Getty
      Striker Haaland mixes with jubilant fans
      Phil Foden celebrating amid mountains of confettiCredit: PA
      Manchester City held their trophies aloft as they celebrated the TrebleCredit: PA
      Pep Guardiola smoked a cigar during the celebrationsCredit: Reuters
      The head coach gave a thumbs up to the crowdCredit: AFP
      Guardiola posed with some of his backroom staffCredit: Getty
      A topless Grealish made his way to the parade on the tramCredit: Getty
      He has been in a party mood ever since Man City’s Champions League triumphCredit: Getty
      Aymeric Laporte, left, Erling Haaland, centre, and Ruben Dias, right, were also on the tramCredit: Getty
      John Stones was snapped on public transport with his team-matesCredit: Getty
      (L-R) Stefano Ortega, Ilkay Gundogan, Stones and Nathan Ake on the tramCredit: Getty
      Dias was pictured with the Premier League trophyCredit: Getty
      The open-top bus parade was met with swarms of sky blueCredit: Getty
      It was an incredible scene on the streets of ManchesterCredit: PA
      Fans came out in their droves to welcome the squadCredit: Getty
      The stage was set for Man City’s historic homecomingCredit: PA
      Foden was snapped firing a confetti cannonCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish was wearing a high-vis jacket on stageCredit: Reuters
      He was loving every minute of the celebrationsCredit: PA
      Some of the Man City players squirted a drink into Grealish’s mouth on stageCredit: Reuters
      Haaland came onto the stage topless with a Man City shirt over his headCredit: Getty
      The Norwegian was buzzing throughout the celebrationsCredit: Getty
      Guardiola got the crowd going when he came on stageCredit: PA
      Haaland celebrated up close and personal with the fansCredit: Getty
      Fireworks brought the house down on an incredible nightCredit: Getty
      And many of the squad may their way to the parade via the tram, with Jack Grealish pictured topless on the public transport.
      Erling Haaland, John Stones, Ilkay Gundogan, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Stefano Ortega were also snapped on the tram.
      And Haaland was dubbed a “menace” for pouring Champagne on Grealish during the chaotic scenes.
      Pep Guardiola, who was seen smoking a cigar during the celebrations, and his stable of superstars enjoyed a sensational homecoming after becoming just the second English team in history to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same campaign.
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      The Man City players seemed to be loving the celebrations through the streetsCredit: PA
      Sky blue flares lit up the streets of ManchesterCredit: PA
      Fans braved the rain and lightning to be a part of the occasionCredit: Alamy
      Haaland holding up the Champions League trophyCredit: AFP
      Supporters hung from traffic lights to get the perfect viewCredit: Reuters
      Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji with the Champions League and Premier League trophiesCredit: Getty
      Gundogan and Dias enjoying the bus in the rainCredit: Getty

      Fans waved flags and sang to the heavens as City made their way through town an open-top bus.
      Key men such as Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Grealish basked in the adoration as they made their way through the streets of Manchester.
      And when they eventually made it to the stage, Grealish, dressed in a high-vis jacket, said “I don’t think I’ve slept”.
      The party is sure to continue into the night, with players living the high life ever since Saturday’s final whistle in Istanbul.
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      City landed the Premier League first, overturning an eight-point deficit to leapfrog Arsenal and win their third-straight title by five points.
      A second domestic trophy soon followed, with Guardiola’s men beating rivals Man Utd in the FA Cup final.
      And City solidified their position as one of the greatest sides in history by lifting their first Champions League with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Saturday.
      The club have been enjoying themselves ever since, with Grealish leading the way with a brilliant rap song from INSIDE City’s team bus.
      Stars then reportedly jetted to party island Ibiza for a major celebration after landing in Manchester on Sunday.

      But three players stayed home for a chilled-out dinner, with De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Stefan Ortega the only aces turning up to a hired-out restaurant.
      Meanwhile, the Ibiza party crew only landed back in Manchester on Monday afternoon, hours before the start of the parade.
      Yet they all managed to look their best for the historic celebration with their fans.
      City won the Premier League title first after chasing down ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The FA Cup then followed with victory over Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Treble was completed by the Champions League final win against Inter MilanCredit: Getty More

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      Man City treble parade LIVE: Grealish and Co party the night away as thousands turn out to celebrate Treble – updates

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to celebrate their historic Treble with a big victory parade in Manchester TONIGHT!Stars such as Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been partying in Ibiza following Saturday’s Champions League final, but they’re now back in the UK.
      And though they’re getting ready for another big celebration tonight, the parade has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. .

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      The Kyle high club
      Swaggering City defenders Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji are surely entitled to flaunt their non-essential sunglasses on a night like this!
      Wideman Phil Foden is in the background – where, sadly, he’s also been since struggling to regain his starting spot after injury.
      But the England ace was a solid sub when replacing injured Kevin de Bruyne during the second half of City’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan to clinch the Treble.
      Credit: Getty
      Jack the glad
      Of course it’s Jack Grealish taking centre stage with the celebrations.
      He’s enjoying it like it’s the final minute of the Champions League victory – rather than the triumphant parade nearly 48 hours later.
      Credit: Getty
      Silva gets the big one
      Bernardo Silva gets his hands on the main prize – the Champions League trophy.
      City’s players are enjoying this – after winning the Treble has finally sunk in.
      But there seems another slight hold-up amid continuing thunderstorms.
      Players are pointing out fans amid plenty of banter.
      Credit: PA
      Here’s how it looks at home
      Confetti guns are firing out as City crawl though the city.
      The blur of blue blended with the rain as the Treble winners milked the applause.
      This image from Manchester City’s media team was broadcast live
      Pep smokes cigar
      Manager Pep Guardiola is really smoking.
      Having completed the Treble, the City boss relaxed by lighting up a big cigar from the back of an open-top boss.
      Goalkeeping coach Xabier Mancisidor wore a huge, almost smug, smile, alongside Pep.
      Credit: PA
      Grealish leads celebrations
      Hooters and confetti made this a loud, proud parade as supporters trail behind the buses.
      Jack Grealish – surprise, surprise – is leading the jubilation on board.
      Credit: Reuters
      Players son bus launch parade amid confetti
      Thousands of fans lined up along the roads as the player-less open-top bus was driven into place before City’s squad jumped on board.
      And once the players were on it the celebrations turned crazy!
      The bus is snaking its way slowly through the city in heavy rain.
      So far the delay is drifting
      Box fresh
      Most City fans didn’t seem to bothered by the damp conditions – but one fan slipped a cardboard box on his head.
      The majority of supporters are lightly dressed in T-shirts.
      And the downpour which has helped hold up the parade for an hour made little difference to their spirits.
      Credit: Alamy
      Jolly with a brolly
      City Square presenters Natalie Pike and Danny Jackson took defensive action against the heavy rain.
      Fans will be entertained by DJ booths after the players complete what could be an hour-long parade through the town.
      Credit: PA
      Rub of the sheen
      Ruben Dias gets an early grab of the shiny Champions League trophy as the parade is due to start.
      It looks like there’s another slight delay.
      Credit: Getty
      Tram raiders!
      City’s heroes ae on the way to the parade via the town’s Metrolink Tram.
      Jack Grealish went topless as he spread his arms on a crowded carriage.
      Credit: Getty
      And Aymeric Laporte was in sunglasses as his smile beamed out louder than the shouts of his team-mates.
      Judging by this, it’s going to be some celebration.
      Credit: Getty
      More than just hot air
      City have strong claims to be England’s finest club team ever.
      And this street vendor selling balloons clearly doesn’t believe such talk is just hot air.
      Credit: PA
      He was on hand to deliver some silver service.
      City of course have been more used to Silva treatment – David and now Bernardo.
      And fans were on a high this evening – climbing up for the best views.
      Pep Guardiola and his Treble-winning squad matched feat of Alex Ferguson’s United of 24 years ago.
      And who’s to say they won’t go close again next season?
      Credit: Getty
      On red alert for parade
      Lights, camera, action! This fan will be close to getting a head-to-head view of his heroes after clambering up traffic lights to watch the parade.
      Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners should be along in just over a quarter of an hour – when it will be green for go on massive celebrations.
      Credit: Reuters
      Fans in place…
      City supporters are chomping at the bit as they count down to the delayed parade.
      It’s by far the greatest season in the club’s history – winning the Prem, FA Cup and then the Champions League.
      Credit: Getty
      Push through the rain barrier
      Fans – many of who have queued for hours – aren’t being deterred by the rain ahead of City’s delayed victory parade.
      But they are being frustrated by the delay.
      One posted: “They keep using this forecast and its not changed since 5pm, get the parade going!!!”
      Not long to wait now, chaps – just 25 minutes… weather permitting.
      PSG ‘offer 2 stars for Bernardo’
      Amid the build-up to City’s historic parade, it’s claimed PSG offered two Italy stars in a bid to lure Etihad hero Bernardo Silva.
      Foot Mercato say the French champions offered City their midfielder Marco Verratti, 30, and 24-year-old keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      PSG have long admired Portugal midfield stylist Silva.
      And asked about his future by TF1 following City’s Champions League final win, he said: “Honestly, I don’t know.
      “We’ll see what happens in the next few weeks and months.
      “But right now we need to celebrate because we’ve achieved something special.”
      Fans frustrated by hold-up
      Eager City fans on social media seem puzzled by the delay – but club chiefs insist it’s a safety-first approach caused by bad weather.
      One supporter: “It’s not even raining anymore.”
      Another wrote: “Looking at the radar the weather looks like it will be even worse at 7pm.”
      Another delay….
      City now say the parade won’t start until 7pm.
      That’s due to “adverse weather” including “lightning storms”.
      Start of trophy parade delayed until 7pm due to reports of adverse weather conditions and lightning storms.— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 12, 2023

      Gate expectations
      Just a reminder that fans eager to find a spot to watch the parade were alerted to a hold-up due to rain.
      But the open-top journey itself should still start at 6.30pm as planned.
      Fans on social media have been getting impatient.
      “Open the gates,” was one typical message, while United supporters trolled online that the delay was due to a lack of City fans.
      But Etihad chiefs stressed the delay was for safety reasons.
      The gates for the main parade stage for Man City have been delayed from being opened due to adverse weather. ⛈️ They will now open at 18:30pm. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/ngRJlVWE4o— Football Daily (@footballdaily) June 12, 2023

      City nearly ready…
      What a change after the night before!
      City’s refreshed stars are beaming in club T-shirts – just half an hour before their triumphant parade is due to start.

      All change!
      It’s one of the biggest questions of the night…
      Will Jack Grealish finally have got changed!
      The midfielder was more emotional than most after victory over Inter Milan clinched City’s Treble.
      And it seems the England star also partied longer than most!
      He didn’t find time to get changed after a wild night out in Ibiza.
      But of course, after the players arrived back in Manchester, Grealish and the rest of Pep Guardiola’s players will soon be looking their best.

      Fun on the way
      Police are out in extra force to help ensure safety – but apart from that the focus is on fun.
      Three DJ booths can be found along the route.
      And City’s history-making squad should finally arrive at their final stop at around 7.30pm.
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      The homecoming parade, due to start in 45 minutes, departs from Tonman Street in Deansgate and heads to St Mary’s Gate.
      The bus will travel through Cross Street and King Street,
      It will then finish on the corner of Princess Street and Portland Street.
      Soon to be the NOISIEST neighbours ever
      Legendary Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson once called City the “noisy neighbours”.
      Well, if you throw in their fans, they are just about to become the NOISIEST ever.
      A parade though the town to celebrate City’s Treble-clinching Champions League final win is still on schedule to start at 6.30pm – despite rain delaying the build-up.
      And we’ll be outlining just what’s planned for this evening.
      Rainy conditions
      It’s be a wet one in Manchester when the parade gets underway… but something tells me the players and fans won’t care one bit.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Grealish wears same shirt from night before in Ibiza as Man City stars land back in Manchester hours before bus parade

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      JACK GREALISH didn’t even manage to get changed from a wild night out in Ibiza as Manchester City stars landed back home for their bus parade.The players touched down in England at 1pm after spending all night partying on the Spanish island.
      Jack Grealish wore the same shirt in Ibiza and when he got off the plane in ManchesterCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Man City players had a wild night in IbizaCredit: Zenpix
      They flew back to Manchester for their bus paradeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Goalscorer Rodri wore a City topCredit: Zenpix
      And Grealish was seen wearing the same blue unbuttoned shirt as he joined team-mates Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and John Stones for a ten-hour bash abroad.
      The players arrived back in Manchester ahead of the parade at 6:30pm.
      Grealish, looking slightly worse for wear but still going strong, still had his blue shirt on as he stepped off their private jet.
      Nathan Ake and Haaland had also not switched clothes and need to head to the changing room before they continue celebrations this evening.
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      Rodri wore a club training top and Kyle Walker dressed in a hoodie and cap.
      City players will show off their trophies to fans tonight after clinching the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      It will complete a mammoth session for Grealish after he was seen partying into the early hours of the morning in Istanbul after his side beat Inter Milan 1-0 to clinch the Treble.
      The party boy consumed several beers in the dressing room before heading to an exclusive event featuring a dancefloor, DJ decks and disco balls in a conference room.
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      Fellow reveller Haaland puffed on a cigar and declared his love for his fellow City stars in a social media post while Walker held a microphone and a bottle of booze.
      Afterwards, they whizzed off in the team bus with Grealish poking his head out of the sun roof.
      On winning the Treble, an emotional Grealish said: “This is what you work your whole life for, isn’t it.
      “I’m so happy, man. I played so… today I was awful.
      “To win the Treble with this group of players, with this staff, is so special, man.”
      Erling Haaland, Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji grabbed their luggageCredit: Zenpix
      Man City completed the Treble, winning the Champions League on SaturdayCredit: PA More

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      Moment Man City’s Champions League stars fly into Ibiza on private jet for 10-hour secret bash before heading back to UK

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      MAN CITY’s treble-winning team jetted into Ibiza for a wild bash – before flying back just 10 hours later for their victory parade. Pictures showed Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and the lads touching down for the all-night party in Spain.
      Erling Haaland and the team arrive on a private plane in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Jack Grealish looks ready to go as he puts his arm around Phil FodenCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Kalvin Phillips and John Stones arrive at the hotel for the big night out in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish and the lads depart the plane as they arrive back in ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
      It was the next stop of City’s marathon three-day celebration after beating Inter Milan 1-0.
      They became just the second English side ever to complete the treble of the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League.
      And the wild celebrations haven’t stopped since the team lifted the coveted trophy in Istanbul on Saturday.
      After partying in the Turkish city they then jetted back to Manchester, before then hurtling across to Ibiza.

      The side flew back home ahead of today’s open-top bus parade through Manchester.
      The staggering three-day bender has seen the players travel 3,700 miles as they toasted their historic achievement in style.
      Pictures showed the team arriving aboard a private Airbus A321 as they touched won in Ibiza at 11.59pm.
      They were then taken straight to the hotel before kicking off their wild night out – staying at a local nightclub until closing time at 6.30am.
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      The team then left their hotel again at 10am to pile back on the plane for the trip back to Manchester.
      The group – who had permission from Pep Guardiola for their 12-hour clubbing trip – were due to join up with the rest of the squad for a victory parade through the streets of Manchester, which starts at 5.30pm.
      Grealish was seen ready to party as he appeared in a blue shirt with buttons undone and with gold chains around his neck.
      He already looked a little worse for one as he put his arm around Foden as the group arrived in Ibiza.
      Kalvin Phillips was seen beaming as he sported a sky-blue bucket hat, while Erling Haaland had his long hair tied back ready for the big night out.
      Bernando Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, and Kyle Walker were also seen among the bunch.
      Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake and Haaland gather as the team’s celebrations continueCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Haaland dons a bucket-hat as the team prepare to hit the townCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish departs the plane in an open blue shirt and gold chainsCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Phillips beams as he prepares to party after the historic seasonCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Ake, Dias, and Haaland arrive at the posh hotel in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish arrives at the hotel for the partyCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Mahrez checks his phone before the wild night in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      City stars reserved a whole floor of the luxury Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel for their lightning trip to the party island.
      It is considered to have one of the most famous beach dance clubs and can cater to 7,000 revelers.
      A superior double room for two people costs around £546.
      It comes after some City stars were ditched by the group and left back in Manchester.
      Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Stefan Ortega showed up for dinner but were deserted by their party-hungry teammates.
      City were welcomed home from Istanbul by fans on Sunday afternoon.
      Supporters gathered at Manchester Airport as players landed before posing with the cup on the steps of the aircraft alongside manager Pep Guardiola.
      Thousands more are expected to line the streets in Manchester city centre for a victory parade this evening starting at 6.30pm.
      A live stage show will take place at 7.30pm and players are expected back in Manchester at lunchtime.
      The City squad will travel in an open-top bus through the city before a stage show takes place with Guardiola and his players.
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      City’s stars, Guardiola and their loved ones are said to have gone back to the five-star JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea to carry on the party after Saturday’s victory.
      Grealish, Kyle Walker and others raved until 8.30am local time, with Haaland puffing on a cigar and declaring his love for Grealish in an Instagram selfie.
      The team pose for a photo on the steps of their planeCredit: Zenpix
      Haaland clutches a waterbottle as the team return to ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
      The team will be at the centre of a victory parade tonight at 5.30pmCredit: Zenpix More

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      Man City star tried to give away Champions League medal to team-mate ‘who deserved it more’

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      SCOTT CARSON became a two-time Champions League winner last weekend – but he tried to give away his first winners’ medal.The former England stopper got his hands on a second medal last Saturday when Manchester City picked up their maiden European Cup with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in Istanbul.
      Scott Carson picked up her second Champions League winners’ medal on SaturdayCredit: GETTY
      The keeper picked up his first 18 years ago with LiverpoolCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      But he wanted to give his medal to fellow Reds stopper Chris KirklandCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      Carson picked up his first – somewhat fittingly – in the same stadium 18 years earlier with Liverpool in their unforgettable comeback victory over AC Millan.
      But he felt undeserving of the gong having only played once during the campaign – so much so that he tried to give it to fellow stopper Chris Kirkland.
      The 37-year-old told The Guardian in 2017: “When we got the medals, I tried to give mine to Chris.
      “He played more games in the group stages than me. So I felt that he deserved it more.

      “But Chris, as anyone who knows him will say, is a really nice lad.
      “And he said, ‘No. You were on the bench, you played your part as well.'”
      Carson was a spectator as Jerzy Dudek’s shootout heroics guided the Reds to their then-fifth European title.
      And he would’ve been more than happy not to have walked away from the Ataturk Stadium with a gold medal.
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      He said: “I’m delighted I’ve got it, but a medal is a lot more valuable to you if you played.
      “For me, Just to witness that night was good enough.”
      Hours after picking up his second Champions League winners’ medal, a Twitter troll claimed Carson was undeserving of either as he hadn’t played a single game in Liverpool and City’s successful campaigns.
      But he was quick to put the troll in their place by pointing out he played in the first leg of the Reds’ 2005 quarter-final tie with Juventus.
      He tweeted: “90 minutes quarter-final do your research lad.” More

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      Just one Arsenal player features in Dream Team’s best XI of 2022/23 – while four Manchester United stars make the cut!

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      The 2022/23 season is officially in the record books and Manchester City fans couldn’t have wished for a more satisfying finale.Pep Guardiola’s side beat Inter in Saturday’s Champions League final to claim a historic treble and bring the curtain down on another captivating Dream Team campaign.
      Given City’s dominance, one might expect an overwhelming presence of Etihad assets in Dream Team best XI of the season… but that’s not the case.
      In fact, just three treble-winners make the cut once the numbers have been crunched.
      For clarity, we’re exclusively interested in which players earned the most Dream Team points across the 36 Game Weeks, nothing else matters.
      GOALKEEPER: David de Gea
      Four Manchester United players feature in Dream Team best XI of 2022/23
      It was a two-horse race between the sticks for the majority of the campaign with Manchester United’s No1 ultimately edging out Nick Pope, 163 points to 147.
      De Gea’s individual performances were subject to justified criticism at times but 25 clean sheets in all competitions was a formidable tally.
      To put that into perspective, the Spaniard earned the same number of points through clean sheets (125) alone as Ederson did overall.
      DEFENDERS: Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw
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      Ruben Dias’ late charge wasn’t quite enough to earn him a place in this XI but it seems likely the Portuguese centre-back would have finished as runner-up in his position had he not suffered a spell on the sidelines with injury.
      As it was, Liverpool’s homegrown hero claimed the silver medal by virtue of a creative outpouring that produced seven assists across the last eight Game Weeks.
      Alexander-Arnold was exposed defensively throughout the first two thirds of the season but only a fool would underestimate his talent in possession – how he mustered 167 points despite the Reds’ defensive woes is a compelling mystery.
      A league of his ownCredit: GETTY
      Shaw completes the podium having impressed for Man United at both left-back and centre-back when required.
      Again, the Red Devils’ mountainous clean sheet total is the main factor but the England international was worthy of the 73 points he earned through match ratings – he finished on 158 overall.
      In regards to top spot, any tension evaporated long before Christmas as Trippier took a commanding lead through a combination of regular clean sheets, 7+ ratings and Star Man awards.
      Newcastle’s set-piece specialist was among the Premier League’s most prolific chance creators and a key cog in the top flight’s joint-best defence (33 goals conceded).
      This double life produced 230 points across the 36 Game Weeks, giving him a lead of 63 over his nearest rival when the fat lady sang.
      MIDFIELDERS: Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Bukayo Saka
      Most Dream Team gaffers will know by now that Man United’s playmaker-in-chief topped the charts in relation to 7+ ratings and Star Man awards.
      Fernandes built on his impressive World Cup form to stride clear of De Bruyne, himself a potent asset, in the second half of the season to end on 283 points, 31 clear of the Belgian superstar.
      With 14 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, the Portugal international once again proved that his play style is perfectly suited to Dream Team.
      Arsenal’s only representativeCredit: GETTY
      Mahrez didn’t feature in the FA Cup final or the Champions League final but his ruthless efficiency once again made him a perplexing yet brilliant Dream Team asset.
      Despite starting just 22 of City’s 38 league games and six of their 13 European fixtures, the Algerian winger notched 197 points thanks mostly to 15 goals and 13 assists.
      Completing our midfield, Arsenal’s resident Star Boy.
      Given the Gunners’ lengthy title challenge, it’s rather surprising that Saka is his side’s only representative in this XI.
      Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White and Gabriel were all among the best players in their respective positions but the standards are high among the cream of the crop.
      Saka’s form may have faded somewhat in the final Game Weeks of the season but 15 goals and 12 assists in all competitions justified his popularity throughout 2022/23.
      FORWARDS: Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane
      There are no superlatives left to describe Man City’s No9 debut Dream Team campaign.
      Europe’s apex predator plundered 431 points when all was said and done, 130 more than his closest competitor, to become just the second player ever to reach the status of quadruple centurion.
      Haaland finished on 52 goals having scored SIX hat-tricks over the course of the season, including a five-goal rampage at RB Leipzig’s expense.
      The Norwegian captains our side.
      A phenomenonCredit: GETTY
      Man United’s top scorer was arguably the world’s most in-form player for a while this season.
      Rashford bagged 90 points in the space of just five Game Weeks at his rampant best and his final tally of 301 earned him the silver medal not just among forward but all Dream Team assets.
      The battle for the final forward spot was hard fought between Tottenham’s main man and Mohamed Salah, who both posted mightily impressive individual campaigns despite their teams’ problems.
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      Anfield’s favourite Egyptian banked 275 points in all but a brace to relegate Leeds on the final day meant Kane finished on 30 league goals and 289 points.
      The England skipper essentially fought a one-man battle for much of 2022/23 to cement his status as a Dream Team legend. More

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      Man City’s Treble puts them on course for astonishing bonus that could see club easily afford Kylian Mbappe transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Treble has put them on course for an astonishing £335MILLION bonus.The  Champions League winners know they will never be universally loved thanks to charges related to 115 alleged breaches of historical Financial Fair Play rules.
      Man City completed the treble on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
      But there is no doubting their sensational play on the pitch has brought in an unprecedented amount of prize money this term.
      City have lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the space of  three weeks and they could soon have two more trophies in the bag, as they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield  and Europa League winners Sevilla in the Super Cup.
      A fifth Premier League crown in six years is estimated to be worth £164m.
      Their long-awaited first Champions League victory added another £117.2m, while beating Manchester United in the FA Cup saw them trouser £3.9m — taking the total to a staggering £285.1m.
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      That is not all — Saturday’s win over Inter Milan has guaranteed City entry into the new-look Fifa Club World Cup in 2025, which will be worth about £50m.
      That adds up to about £335m, which will delight chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and owner Sheikh Mansour.
      The total amount of prize money could see Man City recruit some huge transfer targets – potentially including Kylian Mbappe.
      Mbappe signed for Paris Saint-Germain in a huge £166million transfer from Monaco in 2017.
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      The Cityzens could also attempt to sign Neymar, who is expected to leave PSG this summer.
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      It has been a long wait, but Manchester City are really there after Champion’s League win

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      “WE’RE not really here.” That old City chant from the 1980s was never more true than in the Atatürk Olympic stadium on Saturday night.Surreal and unreal. As Ilkay Gundogan scaled the ad boards and bowled towards us with that huge iconic trophy, I couldn’t quite believe this was happening.
      Triumphant Man City players lift the Champions League trophyCredit: Reuters
      And neither could all the laughing, crying, emotionally wrecked fans around me.
      Earlier, at the fan park by the stadium, miles out on the edge of this gigantic, teeming city, a place with the weight of all human civilisation on its shoulders, 20,000 lads and lasses from Manchester and beyond partied in the sun.
      Tales of tortuous journeys abounded, of three-hour queues for free buses, of madly ­expensive taxi rides.
      But the overwhelming feeling was: Was this whole thing real?
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      As a City fan since 1969, when as a seven-year-old I watched them win the FA Cup on the first colour TV I’d ever seen, this, for 40 years of my life, was an impossibility.
      For 20 years in the ’90s and noughties, we were rubbish.
      With the piled-on pain of Man U’s successes.
      Of course, since we became rich in 2008 then, seven years ago, got the best manager the game has ever seen, hope and expectation has grown season by season.
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      Old fans like me were delirious with an FA Cup, and then, a couple of Prem titles.
      But, Champions League? You’re ­having a laugh.
      At this new-found highest level we were still Typical City, as several painful exits proved.
      Saturday night ended that.
      Back to the city on the brilliant all-night metro, we celebrated till the sun came up.
      A narrow cobbled alley of bars just off Istiklal Street, Istanbul’s Oxford Street, became City, Champions of Europe Boulevard.
      Grown men mimicked flicking monkeys off their backs.
      There was champagne and £1 cigars, strong beer and kebabs, flags and flares, banners and anthems, pledges of European Cup tattoos with ‘Istanbul 10.6.23’, like people do for the birth of a child.
      And we were really there.
      Party time as flares are lit in Istanbul’s Istiklal Street – now nicknamed ‘City Boulevard’ More