Man City's open-top bus parade recapped as Guardiola led Treble celebrations

Sir Elton joins in

Sir Elton John (you know, that famous Watford fan) has sent a message to Pap Guardiola and his Manchester City players...

The moment that matters

The moment that Man City fans were waiting for...

The Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League are lifted at Man City's trophy parade (Getty Images)

Alvarez takes in historic season

A treble and a World Cup is Julian Alvarez's report card this season.

Really not a bad debut campaign for the Argentine forward. and he was taking the acclaim earlier.

What a day

The players have now departed but it doesn't look like the party is going to end any time soon.

Manchester City fans party during Monday's trophy parade (Getty Images)

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Trophies on stage

Last but certainly not least we have all THREE of the trophies won by Man City this season.

Kyle Walker carries on the FA Cup, Kevin De Bruyne has the Premier League and Ilkay Gundogan has the Champions League in tow.

Phillips sings x-rated song

And here are all of the players!

Kalvin Phillips leads a rendition of John Stones' song with a X-rated chant.

Pep's thoughts on treble

Staff take to the stage

The staff have arrived on the stage with Man City kitman Brandon Ashton attempting a belly slide on the floor.

They're then followed by Pep Guardiola and the coaching team.

Haaland at centre stage

What a selfie this is...

The players have arrived

We're only minutes away from the stage show getting underway in Manchester.

The players have come off the bus and are making their way through the building. Erling Haaland, still without a shirt, has just been forced to wring out his top after the torrential rain throughout the city.

Haaland makes admission

Erling Haaland has admitted Manchester City’s all-conquering season exceeded his expectations - as Pep Guardiola’s squad showed off their silverware on Monday evening.

City turned Manchester blue with an open-top bus parade in the city centre to cap a near-constant knees-up since their Istanbul triumph on Saturday night. They have become the second team in history to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season, with rivals Manchester United also doing so in 1999.

Norway striker Haaland, scorer of 52 goals in the season - and a record 36 in the Premier League - said: "I didn’t expect the season to be so good."

Read his thoughts in full here

Pep at the heart of things

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is certainly taking the acclaim from his adoring subjects this evening...

Players launch shirts to fans

A few lucky supporters have received great souveniers this evening with a host of Man City stars having ripped off their shirts and thrown them into the crowd.

Erling Haaland was amongst them, whilst Scott Carson has also joined in.

Erling Haaland celebrates during Man City's trophy parade (Getty Images)

Man City apologise

Whilst Man City were forced to delay their trophy parade, the club have been forced to stage another apology this evening.

The club's official broadcast has had NO FOOTAGE of the first-team bus due to "technical difficulties".

Pep Guardiola cool as a cucumber

The epitome of cool is getting in the spirit of things...

Pep Guardiola smokes a cigar during Man City's parade (Getty Images)

Blue Moon rings out

Blue Moon is ringing out across Manchester as supporters wait for the buses to arrive.

The atmosphere really is electric.

Manchester City's buses stroll through the streets (Getty Images)

Rain not dampening spirits

The weather is certainly not putting off any of the players this evening.

(Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)

Man City academy parade trophies

Tonight is not just a night for the Man City senior team, the academy are also enjoying themselves.

The club;'s U21 side also won the Premier League 2 this term and have the trophy on display.

The parade gets underway

Delay explained

You might be thinking why the parade hasn't gotten underway yet.

Manchester City were forced to delay their open-top bus parade due to poor weather.

City completed an historic Treble by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday night. They have spent the hours since celebrating, with a private jet whisking them to Ibiza and back.

Read the full story here

Players get on their way

The players are now boarding their buses to start the parade. They have already enjoyed the delights of Manchester's tram system so far this afternoon.

Stefan Ortega, Ilkay Guendogan, John Stones and Nathan Ake (Getty Images)

Gates are open

And the gates are open as fans rush towards the front to get the slightest glimpse of their heroes and one of the three trophies that they have claimed over the past month.

Manchester City fans celebrate during Monday's parade (Getty Images)

Players board tram to city centre

Despite the delay to the upcoming parade, the players are getting on their way.

All of the squad and the club staff have all boarded a tram to make their way into Manchester city centre.

They have invariably been joined by the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies.

Parade delayed further

Manchester City's trophy parade has been hit with a further delay.

A statement from the club reads: "Due to reports of adverse weather conditions and localised lightning storms, which are expected to reach Manchester city centre shortly, the start of the trophy parade will be delayed until 19:00 (UK).

"This decision has been taken in the interests of safety by Manchester City Council in conjunction with the Club and other local stakeholders, who have consulted with meteorologists and the Met Office.

"Gates for the stage show on Oxford Street will now open at 18:30."

Supporters are ready

Whilst the players are ready, the fans are also primed to welcome home their heroes.

Supporters get ready for Man City's trophy parade (Getty Images)

The players arrive

Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker are just among the players to have already made their way to the Etihad Stadium ahead of tonight's parade.

Kyle Walker ahead of Man City's trophy parade (Getty Images)

Grealish to be front and centre

Jack Grealish was still wearing the same shirt from Manchester City’s wild night out in Ibiza as he landed back in England ahead of the team’s victory parade.

City have been making the most of their celebrations after clinching an historic Treble by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday night. They have become the first side since Manchester United in 1999 to win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup in the same season – and they have been revelling in their achievement.

After enjoying the victory inside the Ataturk Olympic Stadium with their supporters on Saturday, many of the squad jetted off to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza to continue partying. Unsurprisingly, England winger Grealish was at the front and centre of the celebrations, popping up with regularity on social media.

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The buses are ready

Manchester City's buses are ready to get rolling ahead of the parade despite the delay.

Manchester City's busses for their treble parade (PA Wire)

Man City show delayed

Uh, oh, we''ve got a hiccup already. Man City have confirmed that tonight's stage show will be delayed.

A statement from the club reads: "Due to reports of adverse weather conditions and localised lightning storms, which are expected to reach Manchester city centre shortly, access to the stage show site on Oxford Street will be delayed.

"Gates for the stage show will no longer open at 17:00 and the stage show will not begin at 17:30. This decision has been taken in the interests of safety by Manchester City Council in conjunction with the Club and other local stakeholders, who have consulted with meteorologists and the Met Office."