Pep Guardiola signs off farewell speech by saying something he ‘wasn’t allowed to' as Sky Sports issue apology

Sky Sports issued an apology to viewers after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola used his six-minute farewell speech to say something he previously "wasn’t allowed to".

Guardiola took charge of his 593rd and final game with City on Sunday, with his last appearance on the Etihad touchline ending in a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

It was an emotional afternoon for the Spaniard, who has lifted six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and a Champions League during a hugely successful decade-long stay in Manchester.

And to end his time with the club, Guardiola delivered a powerful farewell speech to those who stayed behind at the Etihad.

As well as paying tribute to his 94-year-old father, Valenti, who travelled over from Spain for the occasion, he also spoke about the newly-expanded 'Pep Guardiola Stand’ and the love he's received from City supporters.

In fact, he encouraged fans to "come and hug me" if they bump into each other on the street.

"A minute of silence, please. I am so nervous, terrified. Why do you love me so much? Why do you do that to me?" he said.

"I never could have imagined the amount of love. It is a tremendous honour to be your manager. Hopefully, we provide you with these unbelievable feelings and emotions that people who come here feel they have fun."

"From day one, it is my home," he added. "In the next years, and you find me in the streets, if you are a City fan, come to me and hug me. I mean it."

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Guardiola then ended the speech by dropping an f-bomb, declaring it has been "f****** fun” to spend the last 10 years with City – a comment that was presumably left out of the club's farewell video on social media this week.

"Like I said it has been a huge honour to represent this club," he said. "Every decision I thought what was best for this club. I love you so much. Let me finish what I said a few days ago but they didn't allow me to say it... it has been "f****** fun."

It was a comment that brought one of the loudest cheers of the day at the Etihad. Sky Sports, meanwhile, issued an apology to viewers following Guardiola's colourful language.

Pep Guardiola explains why Bernardo Silva moment made him cry during Aston Villa game

Guardiola was in tears after every Aston Villa player followed the Manchester City squad in giving Bernardo Silva a guard of honour as he left the Etihad pitch in his final game for the club.

It was an emotional afternoon for the departing Silva, who will leave City when his contract expires in June.

The 33-year-old, who made over 450 appearances during his nine-year stay in Manchester, could be seen shedding a tear before making his way onto the Etihad pitch for the final time.

And in the 58th minute, the Portuguese midfielder received a standing ovation from everyone inside the stadium after being substituted, including the visiting team.

In fact, Unai Emery's side formed a guard of honour for Silva, a moment that brought Guardiola to tears.

Speaking about that gesture in his goodbye speech, the Spaniard said: "I don't cry but when I see Bernardo cry, I cry. I say don't cry but it happens. It has been such a special moment for Bernie. He said he was so tired, he could not run.

"The emotions were so high. Happy Fernandinho was here, came from Brazil, I will never forget. Eddie, Gundo and all the guys in the video, for John and Bernie for what they have done this decade. They are machine, win, win, and win."