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Jesus Navas, £22m

The winger earned a reputation for blistering pace – and hitting the first man with his crosses. But he scored a killer goal in the 2014 League Cup final and had some good moments, but was never going to be a Pep player. 5

Fernandinho, £30m

So keen was he to go to City that he passed up money owed to him to effect the deal. Originally Yaya Toure’s sidekick and his legs, the Brazil midfielder truly blossomed when Guardiola made him the main man in midfield. Outstanding. 9

Alvaro Negredo, £20m

Blues fans took to the bustling “Beast of Vallecas” immediately - and he and Sergio Aguero savaged defences across England and Europe for half a season. But injury and a fall-out with Manuel Pellegrini saw his stay fizzle out after 23 goals in 49 games. 6

Stevan Jovetic, £22m

The Montenegro striker was Pellegrini’s stellar signing, but it never worked out for the player, now at Monaco. Injury-prone and inconsistent, he became a bit-part player and left after just 30 appearances for the club. 3

Martin Demichelis, £3.5m

Ridiculed at first for a lack of speed and his ponytail, veteran Demichelis came good at the sharp end of the 2013-14 title season, some superb displays seeing the Blues over the line. 7

Bacary Sagna, free

Good signing for nothing, although he only won the League Cup in three years with the Blues and was steady and unspectacular – quickly moved out by Guardiola. 6

Fernando, £12m

“The Octopus” looked like the answer to City’s need for a pure defensive midfielder for his first couple of games but after a poor showing in a home defeat by Stoke, his confidence never seemed to recover and his passing was never quite good enough. 4

Willy Caballero, £6.3m

Fumbling hands and a couple of high-profile owners defined the start of his City career, but he was the hero of the League Cup final penalty shoot-out against Liverpool and left with a decent reputation. 7

Eliaquim Mangala, £42m

The centre back made a solid debut against Chelsea but an own goal and penalty concession in a 4-2 win at Hull was the start of a tale of woe. City have repeatedly tried to sell – but he stepped in and did a reasonable job last season in an injury crisis. 3

Wilfried Bony, £28m

Bought in January, 2015 to boost a flagging title chase, the muscular striker was a square peg in a round hole and after two seasons of struggle he returned to Swansea for less than half the fee. 3

Raheem Sterling, £49m

Believed to be the first player bought after consultation with manager-in-waiting Pep Guardiola, he struggled at times under Pellegrini. But the current manager has transformed him into a world-class, occasionally unplayable attacking player. 9

Patrick Roberts, £11m

Has been an outstanding success … while on loan at Celtic. But the winger’s only impact at the Etihad was his goal for the Glasgow club in a Champions League draw. 4

Fabian Delph, £8m

Had his best spell as a stand-in left back during the Centurions’ title season, when he was excellent. Apart from that, troubled by injury, and this season by poor form on the odd occasion he has played. 6

Nicolas Otamendi, £31m

Was one of the best defenders in the Premier League last season, but at other times his lack of pace has been sorely exposed. Still, the General has been a good City servant. 7

Kevin De Bruyne, £54m

A record buy, his ill-fated Chelsea stay had some claiming he was an expensive flop before he had even started. But the Belgian has been a world-class driving force inbetween his injury troubles. 9

Ilkay Gundogan, £20m

Bought whilst injured, the Germany midfield star was Guardiola’s first signing. Has not always been first choice but has been an important squad player and has really shown his relevance to the passing game espoused by the manager. 8

Nolito, £13.8m

A gamble based on the buy-out clause, and while the Spaniard (above) scored a few important goals, he compared living in Manchester to cave-dwelling and rapidly departed. 3

Aleks Zinchenko, £1.7m

Given his impact at left back in the last two seasons, he might turn out to be one of the bargains of the decade. Has twice been close to the exit door, and now set for a new and improved deal. 7

Leroy Sane, £37m

Brilliant last season when he was Young Player of the Year, and has had his moments this. Questions over his work rate and relationship with Guardiola have cast a slight shadow, but he is a stunning talent. 8

Gabriel Jesus, £27m

A spectacular start to his City career saw legendary Sergio Aguero displaced but the youngster has suffered from injury and patchy form since and is very much second fiddle. Still has a big future. 7

John Stones £47.5m

Showed resilience to recover from a difficult start to be first choice, but is still fighting to nail down a regular place. Good on the ball but still learning his defensive game. 7

Claudio Bravo, £17m

Had a dreadful start to his City career but bounced back somewhat after being made number two and has put in some very good displays – has missed this entire season through injury. 5

Ederson, £35m

Key signing for City and his success is illustrated by the fact he was recently awarded a club record seven-year contract. A good shot-stopper, he is also brilliant with his feet and is a huge fan favourite. 9

Bernardo Silva, £43m

Couldn’t pin down a regular place at first with Sane, Sterling, De Bruyne and David Silva in top form but he soon proved his quality and has arguably been City’s player of the year this season. 9

Kyle Walker, £45m

Important member of the title-winning squad, his powerful attacking surges and defensive sprints being key for the Blues. The odd wobble cannot take away from the success of the transfer. 8

Danilo, £26.5m

Bought to cover three or four positions, he has proved to be a useful squad player, reliable at right back, in a three and – less so – in midfield and left back. Useful signing. 7

Benjamin Mendy, £52m

Made a great start as a raiding left back but his first knee injury put an end to that and since then it has been one long round of physio sessions and aborted comebacks. 5

Aymeric Laporte, £57m

Parachuted into the middle of the title season, he took a while to adapt but is now arguably the best ball-playing centre back in the league and first name on Guardiola’s teamsheet. 9

Riyad Mahrez, £60m

The current club record signing has not made the expected impact but has been unlucky that Sterling and Bernardo have been exceptional this season. Only seen glimpses of his undoubted ability. 5