Manchester Metropolis has put its stamp on historical past.
With a 3-1 win at residence towards West Ham on Sunday, the membership has earned an unprecedented fourth consecutive English Premier League title. It was its sixth championship up to now seven seasons, a feat by no means completed earlier than.
Arsenal, regardless of its finest season since “The Invincibles” went undefeated in 2003–04, fell simply two factors brief within the desk. The Gunners (28-5-5) gained 2-1 at residence towards Everton on Sunday.
Phil Foden, voted EPL Participant of the Season earlier this week, notched the primary two targets for Manchester Metropolis (28-7-3), on the 2nd and 18th minute, respectively.
“I imagine in scoring a bit too early,” stated Foden of his early strike. He later added, “The second settled us a bit of bit.”
West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus’ unbelievable bicycle kick off a nook within the forty second minute gave hope for Arsenal followers, however it wasn’t sufficient.
Manchester Metropolis put the sport — and the season — away on Rodri’s aim within the 59th minute.
The consequence offers Manchester Metropolis eight EPL titles, the second most in historical past behind Manchester United’s 13.
It was additionally Pep Guardiola’s twelfth league championship in 15 seasons as supervisor. His six English top-flight titles rank second all time behind solely Sir Alex Ferguson (13).