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Gallery: Pep's first press conference

There was standing room only for Pep Guardiola's first press conference as City boss on Friday afternoon.

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NEW ERA: Pep on the bridge that links CFA and the Etihad

NEW ERA: Pep on the bridge that links CFA and the Etihad
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CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Just seconds before Pep took to the stage.

CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Just seconds before Pep took to the stage.
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MY SEAT: Is this the one?

MY SEAT: Is this the one?
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TAKING IT IN: Pep has a look around before the press conference start.

TAKING IT IN: Pep has a look around before the press conference start.
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SIMPLE: "What I want is simple. I want to get the ball back as soon as possible. When we have the ball, to create chances. So simple."

SIMPLE: "What I want is simple. I want to get the ball back as soon as possible. When we have the ball, to create chances. So simple."
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THE FUTURE: "I love to work with young players. Now I realise in a short time working with players from the second team, I'm really impressed."

THE FUTURE: "I love to work with young players. Now I realise in a short time working with players from the second team, I'm really impressed."
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HOME SWEET HOME: Guardiola in front of his new home stadium

HOME SWEET HOME: Guardiola in front of his new home stadium
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PRIDE IN BATTLE: "We want to make the fans proud. To be proud of what we do and what they see."

PRIDE IN BATTLE: "We want to make the fans proud. To be proud of what we do and what they see."

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