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Manchester City's English defender John Stones greets fans after winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium. AFP

ExclusiveJohn Stones says Man City will be 'my club forever' as he prepares to leave

England defender proud of trophy-filled spell at club and lauds leadership of chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and manager Pep Guardiola

Smart recruitment, defence and set-pieces: How Arsenal ended long wait for title

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