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Jack Flintham

What Pep Guardiola said when Micah Richards asked him to sign a new Man City contract

Pep Guardiola was giving nothing away when Micah Richards brought up the topic of his future at Manchester City.

Guardiola was left visibly emotional at full-time after watching his City team come back from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2. Matty Cash and Philippe Coutinho had put Villa in a commanding position with 20 minutes to go.

However, a brace from Ilkay Gundogan and an equaliser from Rodri secured a stunning turnaround at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool ended up 3-1 victors against Wolves meaning Gundogan's 81st-minute goal secured the title for Guardiola.

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Following the title celebrations, Guardiola told Sky Sports: "The last game was special, a lot of emotion. They gave everything, the moment we got the goal changing everything.

"We are playing in a non-normal circumstance. After the second goal from Coutinho it was really difficult. Gundogan is the best runner in second positions that we have. He’s the best. Wow. We are legends. When you win in this country, four times in five years is because these guys are so good.

"First one 100 points, second one in Brighton, the third without people and this one with people the best." Former City player Richards wasn't letting Guardiola get away without asking him about a new contract. However, Guardiola's response gave nothing away. "Now golf," he replied.

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