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Who are some famous players and coaches associated with Manchester City FC?

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Manchester City FC has had many famous players and coaches during its history. Some notable players from the club’s early years include Bert Trautmann, Alan Oakes, and Colin Bell. After Sheikh Mansour ibn Zayed Al Nahyan’s Abu Dhabi United Group purchased a controlling share in the club in 2008, key players such as Vincent Kompany, Yaya Touré, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Agüero, and Erling Haaland joined the team. Among the club’s notable managers, Roberto Mancini led the team from December 2009 to May 2013, securing the 2011 FA Cup and leading Manchester City to its first top-flight league title in 44 years. Pep Guardiola was appointed manager in 2016 and oversaw the club’s most dominant era, guiding it to multiple Premier League titles and its first UEFA Champions League trophy.