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Manchester City secures Premier League title with 1-0 victory over Chelsea


Manchester City claimed their fifth Premier League title in six seasons with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Chelsea.

The title was sealed after second-placed Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola’s side, marking their third consecutive title, extended their unbeaten run to 24 matches in all competitions with a 12th consecutive league victory.

A first-half goal from Julian Alvarez proved to be the decisive moment, solidifying City’s dominance in English football.

Despite Arsenal leading the table for a significant portion of the season, City’s relentless form kept them at bay.

Guardiola acknowledged the strength of their opponents, paying tribute to the consistency and quality displayed by both Liverpool in previous seasons and the incredible Arsenal team this year.

With the title already secured, Manchester City had the luxury of starting the match against Chelsea with key players such as Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ruben Dias on the bench.

The celebratory atmosphere was palpable as fans welcomed the team bus at the Etihad, engulfing it in a sea of flags and blue smoke flares.

With a comfortable seven-point lead over Arsenal and just two games remaining, Manchester City aims to further solidify their legacy by capturing the FA Cup and Champions League titles.

Their upcoming challenges include a clash with Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on June 3, followed by a showdown against Inter Milan in Istanbul as they strive to lift the prestigious Champions League trophy for the first time.

Emulating the achievement of their local rivals, Manchester United, who secured the treble in 1999, is a tantalizing prospect for City.

As a gesture of respect, Chelsea players formed a guard of honour before the match, applauding City’s achievement as they walked onto the pitch accompanied by their children, while the club anthem ‘Blue Moon’ resonated throughout the Etihad.
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Adeyinka Arutu

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