Peter Crouch says £59m ace has been Manchester City’s best player this season

Manchester City have ended a difficult season on a high note as they sealed third place in the Premier League table and qualified for the Champions League.

Manchester City embarked on a solid run of form in the league from mid-March onwards to finish behind perennial runners-up Arsenal and new champions Liverpool.

The Citizens’ strong finish to the season suggests the good times could be back sooner rather than later.

And with City having already embarked on their squad rebuild, it will be…