Manchester City

Manchester City produced a simply stunning comeback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and win the English Premier League on Sunday.

With fans still celebrating, Gundogan struck again in the 81st to cap off one of the most chaotic passages of play in Premier League history. Its win against Wolves on Sunday proved academic in the end. City's victory comes ten years after Sergio Aguero opened the floodgates to a decade of success at Manchester City, scoring a last-gasp goal on the final day of the season to win his side the league title. While players ran to the tunnel, City supporters danced on the pitch and even broke one of the goals as a spine-tingling rendition of the club's famous anthem, Blue Moon, filled the air. Fans, many of which had their heads in their hands for much of the game, ran onto the pitch at full-time to celebrate winning a title race like no other. The host knew a win on the final day of the season would guarantee the title and, despite going 2-0 down, it scored three goals in five second-half minutes to send the Etihad Stadium into delirium.

Manchester City won the Premier League title for a fourth time in five years after surviving an almighty scare on the final day.

With 93 points, City have topped 90 for the third time under Guardiola after reaching 100 in 2018 and 98 in 2019. but City have retained the trophy they won last year. But then came the response of champions as City grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat.

Manchester City were crowned as Premier League champions on Sunday after finishing the 2021/22 season with 93 points. City's dramatic 3-2 victory over Aston ...

1st 1st During that period the highest points tally was recorded by Man United, who took 92 points in the 1993/94 season with 27 wins, 11 draws and four defeats.

Manchester City have won a fourth Premier League title in five years after Pep Guardiola's side beat Aston Villa 3-2 on a dramatic final day of the 2021-22.

14h ago 14h ago 14h ago

Manchester City used a ferocious late rally against Aston Villa to beat out Liverpool in one of the closet Premier League title races ever.

Guardiola and Co. will likely be favored to pull off the first Premier League three-peat since Ferguson’s 2006-09 Man United squads next season. The Sky Blues’ six Premier League championships are second to only Manchester United, who own 13. With Manchester City finishing with 93 points and Liverpool with 92, it’s just the seventh time that the first- and second-place teams were separated by one point or fewer. In terms of all-time top-flight English championships, Man City are now in sole possession of fifth with eight, trailing Man United (20), Liverpool (19), Arsenal (13) and Everton (9). City ultimately needed that ferocious comeback to win the title, as Liverpool scored twice in the final six minutes against Wolves for a 3-1 win. “It was an unbelievable game,” Gundogan said, via AP. “We are human beings and, after going 2-0 down, the chances were just very, very small.

Chants rang out around Anfield as Matty Cash's header took advantage of Fernandinho to put Aston Villa ahead 1-0 in the 37th minute and at the point, Liverpool ...

It was a wild match in a title that went down almost to the absolute last second. Gundogan then ensured that his City tenure will end on a high note as he put the Citizens ahead 3-2 in the 81st minute to confirm the final score. Already level 1-1 thanks to Sadio Mane, the pressure was on City and they looked to be caving to it.

Manchester City used a ferocious comeback against Aston Villa to beat out Liverpool in one of the closet Premier League title races ever.

Guardiola and Co. will likely be favored to pull off the first Premier League three-peat since Ferguson’s 2006-09 Man United squads next season. The Sky Blues’ six Premier League championships are second to only Manchester United, who own 13. With Manchester City finishing with 93 points and Liverpool with 92, it’s just the seventh time that the first- and second-place teams were separated by one point or fewer. In terms of all-time top-flight English championships, Man City are now in sole possession of fifth with eight, trailing Man United (20), Liverpool (19), Arsenal (13) and Everton (9). City ultimately needed that ferocious comeback to win the title, as Liverpool scored twice in the final six minutes against Wolves for a 3-1 win. “It was an unbelievable game,” Gundogan said, via AP. “We are human beings and, after going 2-0 down, the chances were just very, very small.

Almost, anyway. With 15 minutes to go on Sunday, the final day of the season, Manchester City was two goals down to Aston Villa, and its Etihad Stadium was full ...

The one solace was that Liverpool — starting the day a point behind — was not winning, either. Still, the threat hung in the air: If Liverpool scored another and beat Wolves, and Pep Guardiola’s side did not find a way to win, the title would slip from City’s grasp. With 15 minutes to go on Sunday, the final day of the season, Manchester City was two goals down to Aston Villa, and its Etihad Stadium was full of silence and dread.

Manchester City are now the 2nd most successful club in Premier League history. City's eighth EPL title moved them ahead of Chelsea, with only Man United ...

1 1 1 1 1 1

Manchester City clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons on Sunday by scoring three times in five minutes to come from behind to beat Aston Villa ...

City was fined €10 million ($12 million) in 2020 for obstructing a UEFA investigation into its finances following leaks of internal correspondence at the club. Yet, City was able to break the British transfer record to sign Jack Grealish for 100 million pounds ($139 million) even though the midfielder only started sparingly. The teams entered the final round on Sunday with City 32 points ahead of United and with Liverpool the greater threat to Guardiola’s side. City was trailing 2-0 to Villa until İlkay Gündoğan began the comeback in the 76th. In the last five seasons, the only time City didn’t win the trophy was when Liverpool’s 30-year title drought ended in 2020. Pep Guardiola’s defense of the trophy was secured on the final day in a more jittery way than expected when City briefly had a 14-point lead in January.

The Etihad Stadium erupted in celebrations in the 81st when Gündoğan tapped in Kevin De Bruyne's cross.

City was fined €10 million ($12 million) in 2020 for obstructing a UEFA investigation into its finances following leaks of internal correspondence at the club. The teams entered the final round on Sunday with City 32 points ahead of United and with Liverpool the greater threat to Guardiola’s side. Yet, City was able to break the British transfer record to sign Jack Grealish for 100 million pounds ($139 million) even though the midfielder only started sparingly. But we had to do the simple things and scoring two goals quickly and then having 10 minutes to score the third one gave us the right lift. Liverpool had been locked at 1-1 against Wolverhampton but Mohamed Salah then put the second-place team 2-1 in front in the 84th minute. The importance of that goal became clearer moments later.

Down 2-0 at home to Aston Villa late on, City scored three goals in just over five minutes to win 3-2 and clinch the crown. With Liverpool beating Wolves, 3-1, ...

1-0 to Leeds over Brentford! It's a penalty for the Brazilian, and he finishes with class! The title race is on a knife's edge, so anything could tip it to Liverpool. Its was an easy finish for Kane as Bentencur gets his second assist of the match. Diogo Jota leaves the match and Liverpool will push for a winner. After a miss only minutes before, Dejan Kulusevski gets his second goal of the match. This may be a rotated Everton team with nothing to play for but if they can put in a performance this poor with any collection of players you have to worry about what next season brings. The relegation battle is a goal away from swinging Burnley's way! Leeds had taken the lead, conceded and then got a clinching goal in the 94th minute from Jack Harrison to wrap it up. Here's how the qualification looks for European competitions thanks to the final standings. Mohamed Salah has scored for Liverpool after Matip's header was cleared off the line. Burnley losing meant a draw would have been enough for Leeds, but they left no doubt, ending a five-match winless streak at the most opportune time. With Liverpool beating Wolves, 3-1, City had to win to avoid seeing their title rivals claim glory, and they delivered when it looked like it was slipping away.

Manchester City fought back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa and pip Liverpool to one of the closest-fought Premier League titles in memory.

For all the beautiful, hypnotic football played by Guardiola's team this season, City, a shadow of themselves for three quarters of the game, provided evidence of their resilience when they needed it most. "The players were remarkable for 70 minutes," said Gerrard. "Everything we asked of them they did and more. It was nothing compared to the celebrations at the end. The atmosphere inside the Etihad Stadium had already started to become fraught when Lucas Digne crossed for his opposite full-back Cash to head past Ederson and stun the home fans just before half-time. When Philippe Coutinho, once Anfield's favourite son, scored Villa's second in the 69th minute, some home fans decided it was time to leave. Ten years on from that unforgettable moment from Sergio Aguero at Queen's Park Rangers, City picked themselves up off the floor again and mustered another late comeback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and clinch the Premier League title.

Manchester City have released a statement apologizing to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olson after he was assaulted amid a pitch invasion at the Etihad ...

"But I think you should ask Pep [Guardiola] and Man City those questions." It read: "Manchester City would like to sincerely apologize to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today's match when fans entered the pitch. Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard was furious after his side's 3-2 loss to Manchester City but it had nothing to do with the match.

Manchester City has successfully defended its Premier League title by beating Aston Villa 3-2 on the final day of the season.

“The season was so close, so tight,” Klopp said. “I can imagine it was much worse for the people at home watching on their tellies," Klopp said. Once the field was cleared, the Premier League trophy could be handed to City for the sixth time in 11 seasons. It took İlkay Gündoğan’s header to begin the comeback in the 76th and Rodri equalized two minutes later by striking from the edge of the penalty area, placing the ball through a tight gap into the bottom corner. Liverpool — the only team to disrupt City's run of titles since 2018 with its 2020 success — had to settle for second place. Soon the stadium was cloaked in blue smoke.

Liverpool finishes one point back in the standings, its hopes of an unprecedented quadruple dashed.

Oleksandr Zinchenko, the City player who is from Ukraine, was overcome as he wrapped the league trophy in the Ukrainian flag. Here’s what that means for the USMNT. Ilkay Gündogan, on as a substitute for Bernardo Silva, scored on a far-post header in the 76th minute, followed by Rodri’s two minutes after that and another by Gündogan in the 81st minute. “It was an unbelievable game,” Gündoğan said ( via the Associated Press). “We are human beings and, after going 2-0 down, the chances were just very, very small. Aston Villa goalie Robin Olsen was struck several times as he sought to leave the field. Liverpool can still win three; it faces Real Madrid on Saturday in the Champions League final in Paris. Jurgen Klopp, the team’s manager, took the turn of events Sunday in stride, telling NBC, “If you want to win big, you have to be ready to lose big.”

If there are any Mavericks/Liverpool fans out there, our heart goes out to you (though the Mavs have been nearly untouchable at home, so there may still be ...

In some ways, it was nice of them to not drag it out. This is still when it was all slipping away for City, and they’re inch-perfect to prevent it from doing so. And yet as soon as the first one went in, you could see the resignation go through the entire Villa team. And once the blood starts gushing, there isn’t a tourniquet to be found. Using water as the resistance method means it’s easier to adjust, lighter overall, and longer-lasting too. A steady build-up of passes in the opposing half, and then an open run and pass to a player streaking toward the byline just inside the penalty area, a pull-back to either the edge of the six-yard box or through it, tap-in. Forcing an opponent to essentially line guys along the goal line to prevent the usual assist and leave space for a shot from just outside the area. Of course, the complaint of boredom or repetitiveness is patently ridiculous, because it’s even more impressive that almost all of City’s opponents know what’s coming, and yet are helpless to do anything about it. In the league, they know they’ll find a way. And even if you stop that one method, and so few do, they’ll pull it back to the edge of the area for someone else to pass it in from 20 yards. There are roughly 12,000 clubs across the globe who would love to score 100 goals per season that all look the same, but when you need to throw stones you’ll throw them at any perceived weakness. It won City the Premier League today.

Manchester City clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons by scoring three times in five minutes to come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 in ...

Manchester City are set up to serve their manager, and close contact with key club figures is pivotal to his happiness.

Exhibit Two. Erling Haaland is 21, a serial goalscorer, and was available at a bargain price from Borussia Dortmund thanks to his circa €60m buyout clause. His response was not to sulk but to get on with the job. Twenty-three – in 2018-19 – is the only lower total under Guardiola. This made the trip more attritional (City secured a semi-final berth) and three days later the side were at Wembley to play Liverpool again, for a place in the FA Cup final (they lost 3-2). Then, after three victorious league games (Brighton, Watford and Leeds) and the home semi-final leg against Real Madrid, it was back to the Spanish capital. Publicly Guardiola’s mantra is that he has to win or the bell will toll for his tenure. Guardiola was not convinced that a 36-year-old was right for the side and so no move was made. But, although defeats are detested, more important to him is how the side perform because this is a function of the stability he and the club have in place. If this season is rated City’s finest for the excellence almost from first whistle to last, there is a recognition that for Guardiola and his staff the closing month or so was perhaps the toughest. The Guardian has been told the latter characteristic, in particular, is a great strength because it allows a sixth sense regarding his players, his side, the opponent and the sport. This is the story of a Manchester City title triumph that is about trust, faith, mutual respect, working in concert and, most of all, excellence. Guardiola is a man of high intelligence and sensitivity. It could not have had Sunday’s happiest of endings without Guardiola’s close relationship with Khaldoon al-Mubarak, the chairman, with whom he speaks before and after every match.

Manchester City say Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was assaulted as he made his way from the pitch following Sunday's game at the Etihad.Greater...

The Athletic's writers review the 2021-22 Premier League season - from their unheralded hero of the season to the silliest thing they saw The Athletic's writers review the 2021-22 Premier League season - from their unheralded hero of the season to the silliest thing they saw Over the past four or five seasons, the Premier League has attained a position of strength not seen since the late 2000s

Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League's final day of the season, where there is still plenty up for grabs.Jurgen Klopp's side cut Manchester ...

A massive bonus on their June payslip? A round of applause? On the other hand, Salah has played against Wolves eight times and has managed just the two goals. GO FURTHER GO FURTHER GO FURTHER Manchester United will wear their away kit for their final game of the season against Crystal Palace this afternoon. GO FURTHER GO FURTHER GO FURTHER It remains an uphill battle for Liverpool due to their inferior goal difference. Liverpool made nine changes to the side that lifted the FA Cup on Saturday but put in a dominant display, as goals from Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip kept their title hopes alive.

"The moment we found a goal it changed everything. We are were not playing in normal circumstances but you have to handle it," Guardiola said.

But that was soon to change as Villa, managed by former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, provided a twist in the storyline. We will be remembered," added the Spaniard. "Gundogan is the best inside runner we have.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his players as "legends" after they completed one of the most memorable comebacks in English Premier League ...

They played an incredible season and we pushed each other to the limit," he said. This achievement is about much more than buying success. It was a win fitting for the occasion. Spare a thought for Liverpool, though, which pushed this City team to the final minutes of the season and has now been pipped to the Premier League by a single point for the second time in three years. "No explanation in Madrid, no explanation today. I had the feeling this will help us to be stronger next season."

Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa on the final day of the season.

Firstly, Fernandinho getting physically ousted by Ollie Watkins was out of the equation through his replacement. It wouldn’t come as a surprise to discover that the footballing gods may well have conjured up a game solely for the purpose of debunking a horrifically misguided theory, as Manchester City’s comeback sits on the same table as some of the best fight-backs in the division’s storied history. For a manager that is often on the receiving end of groans from a majority of Manchester City supporters for being economical with his substitutions, this was a mini-victory for the anti-narrative. For Rodri to not only be an insurmountable defensive presence as a lone number six, as well as being a faultless passing hub, his knack for standing tall in the biggest of moments from day one of the season is what possibly sets him apart from the rest. With Manchester City always being a Kyle Walker injury away from not having the best defensive right-back at their disposal, it may be a more astute plan of action for the club to target a player belonging to a similar profile to act as an understudy to the Englishman in the summer, considering ongoing links to Brighton’s Marc Cucurella. Unlike the callous Joao Cancelo - whose biggest weakness was on show in terms of being an excessive risk-taker in possession - the Ukrainian’s decision-making was dictated by the momentum of the contest, restoring a much-needed sense of control in to Manchester City’s build-up.

Two of Pep Guardiola's squad are awarded 10 out of 10 for their contributions to the club's fourth title in five seasons.

Eight goals from a player signed as a centre-forward is far too low and continues a pattern: in six seasons the Brazilian has managed double figures only twice, registering a high of 14 in 2019-20 and 13 two years before. An undesired penchant for missing chances remains but Sterling can be a game-winner who this season has reverted to the driving-at-defenders forward of his earlier days at City. 8 But factor in how he can operate across attack and in midfield and how Guardiola often plumps for him as the false 9 and a richer understanding is allowed of a footballer whose ability to dazzle can suck the air from any onlooker. From full-back (mainly the left flank) Cancelo is a creative force with an eye for a pass and his geometric awareness of traffic and space is Toni Kroos-like. If Cancelo can be caught out via a quick counterattack this is a byproduct of City’s high line. What he offers is metronomic reliability and a teak-tough mentality: how the Ukrainian has performed so superbly during the harrowing invasion of his homeland by Russia is admirable. This is credit, too, to the rest of the rearguard and the attacking players: the 83 goals scored in 2020-21 has been eclipsed with 99.

Manchester City's players took their trophy on an open-top bus parade 24 hours after their 3-2 win over Aston Villa sealed a sixth Premier League title.

City won the title with 93 points - the sixth highest total in Premier League history. Manchester City Take Premier League Trophy On Open-Top Bus Parade Manchester City took to the streets 24 hours after winning their sixth Premier League title.

Manchester City would like to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today's match when fans ...

You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Click here to find out more about our partners. - Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he was injured by an accidental head-butt from Ruben Dias' dad during Manchester City's title-winning victory over Aston ...

"Where we sit, Ruben Dias' family are a couple of boxes up. "I've got rehearsals today, but the good thing about that is I've got three Liverpool fans in my band!" Man City Fan Noel Gallagher "Covered In Blood" After Celebrating Too Hard With Ruben Dias' Dad

Of the players who started the game, eight were in the squad for Guadiola's first league title at the club back in 2018. Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho, ...

Zinchenko’s work for the second goal, teeing up Rodri was brilliant down the left, while De Bruyne set up Gundogan for his second in typical fashion, sniffing out a loose ball before charging into the box and delivering a perfect cross to the far post. Kyle Walker remained on the bench against Villa in the final game of 2021/22, but was also a member of that 2018 title-winning side. The players trained incredibly, we didn’t push the extra pressure at all. “We felt the pressure during the last week. It goes to show that even the most meticulous sporting planning is never a guarantee of success, but the players Guardiola is referring to when he talks of club and Premier League legends got the job done in the most joyous fashion for the fans in attendance on Sunday. The Catalan manager described his players as eternal legends of the club, and it was apt that one of the longest-serving, Ilkay Gundogan, played a key role in the win that secured the league title on the final day of the season.

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years in spectacular style on Monday as fans thro...

“I am the best dancer of my staff, we will do it tonight. “It is amazing, to do this for the fourth time. I can see the happiness on the people’s faces,” Guardiola said.

Thousands of Manchester City fans turn out for the Premier League winners' open-top bus parade.

The Club shared images of fans taking over the streets of the city ahead of the parade on social media with the simple message that "Manchester is blue". "There is something about this club and the spirit of it." "This is the toughest league and we have won four since we have been here," said Guardiola as City players and staff gathered on stage at the end of the parade on Deansgate.

Former Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher revealed he received stitches in his face after being accidentally headbutted by the father of centerback Rúben ...

“As the third goal goes in there is absolute bedlam. İlkay Gündoğan played the hero, finding the back of the net in the 81st minute to give the team a 3–2 advantage. The musician and noted City fan said that he was “covered in blood” after the club scored a third goal to take a late lead after trailing Aston Villa 2–0 after 75 minutes.

Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years in spectacular style on Monday as fans thronged the streets of the city to party ...

"I am the best dancer of my staff, we will do it tonight. Not a bad week, I cannot complain." "It is amazing, to do this for the fourth time.

Ex-Oasis rock star Noel Gallagher said he was accidentally headbutted by Ruben Dias' father during Manchester City's thrilling title celebrations.

"I look like I've had my head smashed in. "As I'm going down the corridor, Pep's running up crying and we kind of hug each other and he says, 'What's up with your face?' "I don't see the last two minutes.

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years in spectacular style on Monday as fans thro...

“I am the best dancer of my staff, we will do it tonight. “It is amazing, to do this for the fourth time. I can see the happiness on the people’s faces,” Guardiola said.

The manager has become central to Manchester City's approach of setting about elite sport like a political project.

But this has also been their era, in the most far-reaching sense. Nobody was prepared for the changes wrought by this entirely different model, this entirely different set of motivations. He is now part of a tiny group – Chapman, Busby, Bill Shankly and Arsène Wenger spring to mind – whose success has also changed the way football is played, coached and understood in this country. But it does also deserve to be judged as something more than a set of buildings and a payroll. Four titles in six years: even taking out the Premier League premium that says the thing that has just happened is the only thing that has ever happened, this is one of the great title-winning eras in English football history. At the time there was a degree of mockery. That tactical influence is the most obvious part of the Pep supremacy. It is easy to take for granted the influence exerted over that time. It has been a kind of total football, the domination of every metric, a sky blue wash applied across every surface of elite English football. And, looking back, the first six years of Guardiola at City have their own very distinct tone and texture. Erling Haaland’s arrival suggests a different kind of rebuild in the offing. Within six minutes of that opening act Pep Guardiola’s champions had completed the most beautifully orderly emergency comeback in English footballing history.

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years in spectacular style on Monday as fans thro...

“I am the best dancer of my staff, we will do it tonight. “It is amazing, to do this for the fourth time. I can see the happiness on the people’s faces,” Guardiola said.