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Manchester City fans react on Twitter to Joe Hart’s apparent farewell

Manchester City's Joe Hart applauds fans as he celebrates at the end of the match (REUTERS)
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Joe Hart returned to the Manchester City side in their 1-0 win over Steaua Bucharest.

Manchester City's Joe Hart celebrates at the end of the match

Manchester City reached the group stage of the Champions League with a 6-0 aggregate win over Steaua Bucharest.

Having spent the opening games of the season on the bench, Joe Hart was brought back into the fold by Pep Guardiola, who has been opting to play Willy Cabellero instead.

Manchester City's Joe Hart applauds fans as he celebrates at the end of the match

The England goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet, with Fabian Delph getting the only goal of the game with his head in the 56th minute.

Manchester City went in to the game with a commanding lead, bringing a 5-0 lead back to the Etihad Stadium after their first leg rout.

Manchester City's Joe Hart points to fans as he celebrates at the end of the match

It could very well be Hart’s final game in a City shirt, as they look to conclude a deal for Barcelona and Chile stopper Claudio Bravo.

A fan favourite in Manchester, Hart was visibly moved by the crowd’s chants, singing “don’t sell Joe Hart” and “stand up if you love Joe Hart” to their number one.

Manchester City's Joe Hart looks on as fans applaud him

In what could have been Hart’s Eastlands farewell, Manchester City fans have reacted on Twitter to the goalkeeper’s evening between the sticks and paid tribute to him.