Picture Special

Images of the year: Top picks

A look back at our top choices for best images of 2016.

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HOSPITAL VISIT: Pep Guardiola, John Stones and Pablo Zabaleta visit children's hospital in Manchester

HOSPITAL VISIT: Pep Guardiola, John Stones and Pablo Zabaleta visit children's hospital in Manchester
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FANS: Cheer together and sing together

FANS: Cheer together and sing together
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FORCA CHAPE: A moment of silence

FORCA CHAPE: A moment of silence
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CELEBRATION TIME: Team mates

CELEBRATION TIME: Team mates
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BIRTHDAY BOY: Clichy poses for a photo with birthday boy Fabian Delph

BIRTHDAY BOY: Clichy poses for a photo with birthday boy Fabian Delph
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HALF FACE: Claudio Bravo on signing day

HALF FACE: Claudio Bravo on signing day
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LEADER: Silva at the front of the line against Monchengladbach

LEADER: Silva at the front of the line against Monchengladbach
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THIRD KIT: Clicy under the bright lights in our third kit

THIRD KIT: Clicy under the bright lights in our third kit
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THE CAGOUL: John Stones displays his City shirt in his famous cagoul

THE CAGOUL: John Stones displays his City shirt in his famous cagoul
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KICK: KDB playfully kicks the camera during Champions League training

KICK: KDB playfully kicks the camera during Champions League training
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RAIN DAY: The home leg against Borussia Monchengladbach gets called off due to excessive rain

RAIN DAY: The home leg against Borussia Monchengladbach gets called off due to excessive rain
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MCWFC: Celebrate their win of the WSL Super League

MCWFC: Celebrate their win of the WSL Super League
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NEW BADGE: Prints of the new Man City badge are lining up

NEW BADGE: Prints of the new Man City badge are lining up
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SMILE: Ilkay Gundogan smiles on signing day

SMILE: Ilkay Gundogan smiles on signing day
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YOUNG GUN: Pablo Maffeo in action against Celtic

YOUNG GUN: Pablo Maffeo in action against Celtic
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PEP: Stands in front of the Etihad Stadium

PEP: Stands in front of the Etihad Stadium
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NEW TERRITORY: Guardiola surveys his surroundings, having chosen to manage City and test his mettle in the Premier League

NEW TERRITORY: Guardiola surveys his surroundings, having chosen to manage City and test his mettle in the Premier League
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JADON: Pep Guardiola embraces City U18 player, Sancho

JADON: Pep Guardiola embraces City U18 player, Sancho
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LEGENDS: Pep and Noel pose for a photo

LEGENDS: Pep and Noel pose for a photo
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HEEMEO: Raheem Sterling celebrates goal with fans

HEEMEO: Raheem Sterling celebrates goal with fans
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AGUEROOOO: Sergio leads the team back to the changing rooms after warm ups

AGUEROOOO: Sergio leads the team back to the changing rooms after warm ups
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KIT LAUNCH: The manager along with City players on stage

KIT LAUNCH: The manager along with City players on stage
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HAPPY: Kelechi Iheanacho holds on tight to the football

HAPPY: Kelechi Iheanacho holds on tight to the football
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SQUAD: Training for Steaua Bucharest

SQUAD: Training for Steaua Bucharest
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TUNNEL: Hugs in the players tunnel

TUNNEL: Hugs in the players tunnel
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VIEIRA: Look who came to visit

VIEIRA: Look who came to visit