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Pep: City players helped me lose 'Fraudiola' tag

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised his players for helping him to lose the "Fraudiola" tag that was aimed at him during his first season in England.

Guardiola failed to win a trophy in his first campaign at the Etihad and his tactics and passing playing style were questioned.

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He has since won back-to-back Premier League titles with City and steered the club to an unprecedented domestic Treble last season.