It is a third successive title for City and a fifth in six seasons for a team that is dominating English soccer. And it could be just the start of a historic treble of trophies this term, with the finals of the
“We always believed we could do this. This group of lads are professionals and winners," defender
“We will celebrate tonight and then move on to try and create history."
Arsenal's 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday meant City was confirmed champion even before its final home match of the campaign.
It meant Guardiola could afford to name
The
City never looked like hitting the heights of recent routs of
Chelsea had a host of chances through
Haaland and De Bruyne came on in the second half, but could not add to City's lead.
Not that the fans complained on a day that was always going to be about the post-match party and they couldn’t wait to mob their heroes as the final whistle blew.
Supporters immediately flooded onto the field after the final whistle, carrying celebratory banners and letting off canisters of blue smoke.
City's players were later recorded singing “We are the Champions” in the locker room before coming out for the trophy presentation to explosions of ticker tape.
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