Manchester City have been transformed as a football club since being purchased by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008. In the 128 years prior to the takeover, City won two league titles and four FA Cups, and in the 12 years since have won the Premier League four times and the FA Cup twice.
The recent success has come in two phases. First, the initial triumph under Roberto Mancini in 2012 and subsequent, similar triumph two years later with Manuel Pellegrini at the helm.
Then, following a few years of gradual decline, Pep Guardiola arrived to transform their fortunes. Here, we take a look at the ten most important City players in that time, ranking them on influence and longevity.
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