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Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the third season in a row and, as part of their celebrations, the club have released a video clip which reveals some of Pep Guardiola's motivational speeches over the course of the campaign.
The fascinating behind-the-scenes clips give us a glimpse into what it's like being in a Guardiola dressing room.
The Catalan coach has once again gotten a terrific response from his players this season and they are reaping the rewards now.
"Until May or June, this [Premier League trophy] belongs to us," says Guardiola in one of the speeches.
"And we fight to take it again. I want to see the character that you have because you have it.
"And you've proved it a thousand-million times. You have to prove it again."
Guardiola knows how to motivate his squad
The video splices together behind-the-scenes footage with goals, commentary and celebrations, with Guardiola's inspirational speeches the powerful backing track.
"I push you to be more perfect," is another of the iconic lines from Guardiola.
"To win something, the most important thing, you have to deserve it.
"You want to play? You want the ball? You want to move? You want to fight? Like brothers.
"I want my warriors, attack everyone, defend everyone, because everything we have won, has been on the pitch, always."
There was also a special nod to City's recent thrashing of Arsenal, a statement win in their defence of the title against the challengers.
"If they want this crown, if they want it, they have to fight."
"Don't give it to them.
"Until the last breath, it doesn't matter what happens, fight to win the Premier League..Guardiola knows how to motivate his squad
The video splices together behind-the-scenes footage with goals, commentary and celebrations, with Guardiola's inspirational speeches the powerful backing track.
"I push you to be more perfect," is another of the iconic lines from Guardiola.
"To win something, the most important thing, you have to deserve it.
"You want to play? You want the ball? You want to move? You want to fight? Like brothers.
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