Manchester City players cement 'legend' status after winning a title race like no other

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his players as "legends" after they completed one of the most memorable comebacks in English Premier League history on Sunday.

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At 2-0 down to Aston Villa with less than 15 minutes left, even the most ardent City fan must have been dreading the worst, knowing they needed a win to guarantee winning the league.

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The game and the title looked to be slipping away until this side, yet again, proved just how special it is by scoring three times in five

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A fourth league title in five years is simply remarkable and testament to what Guardiola has done since arriving at the Etihad Stadium six years ago.

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These guys are legends already; people have to admit it," said Guardiola after an extraordinary Sunday.

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"This group of players are absolutely eternal in this club because what we achieved is so difficult."

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The mentality of this team and its manager had been questioned after City fell victim to Real Madrid's stunning comeback in their Champions League semifinal this season.

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