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Players, managers and board members that Manchester City have scooped from Barcelona

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

When the Abu Dhabi United Group took control of Manchester City in 2008, they had a clear plan for propelling a mid-table team to the top of the Premier League.

They used their financial muscle to strengthen their squad while at the same time sucking talent out of their competitors.

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