What happened to Man City's 1999 Wembley play-off final heroes

Robin van Persie has revealed he joined Manchester United in 2012 because he wanted to play alongside serial winners.

May 13 marks the anniversary of arguably the most precious day in Manchester City’s history.

Manchester City will look to buy a new central defender this summer, with possible outgoings also set to influence their transfer dealings.

David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season as one of the club’s all-time greats. More than 400 appearances, four league titles, two FA Cups, Silva has been as integral to City ’s recent success as any other player at the club.

Before Manchester City were taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, the club’s fans were forced to endure a succession of mid-table finishes in the top flight.

Manchester City's academy system is fast becoming one of the best youth production lines in world football, with players like Phil Foden, Eric Garcia, Claudio Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Ellis all catching the eye in recent seasons, with more promising youngsters still to graduate.

Pep Guardiola's reaction to Phil Foden's first-team debut was an emphatic one. The young star was "a gift" for the club.

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson says Manchester United are the team he is most excited about seeing when the Premier League returns - and they lead some of their rivals in a key area.

Sweden striker John Guidetti moved into the Manchester City youth set-up in 2007 – and progressed through the ranks to the senior squad.

On 3rd May 1998, Manchester City were relegated to the third tier of football for the first time in their history.

On-loan defender Joel Latibeaudiere has explained that he loves how Pep Guardiola trusts his younger players.

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines for Friday May 1.

On-loan starlet Joel Latibeaudiere says that playing in the Netherlands has given him the experience to fulfil his dream of playing for the Manchester City first team and has urged other young players to go abroad.

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has urged Jurgen Klopp to copy Manchester City's squad model and sign Timo Werner in the upcoming transfer window.

Manchester City have been given a boost in their hopes of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez with reports claiming that Barcelona have dropped out of the race for the 25-year-old.

Manchester City are attempting to produce more players like Phil Foden according to academy director Jason Wilcox.

Cast your mind back almost 12 years. Manchester City have just emerged from a takeover saga into their new era. Mark Hughes is still in the hot seat – the appointment of Roberto Mancini is a year away, and Pep Guardiola has only just been appointed at Barcelona.