Manchester City achieved a historic milestone in the English Premier League on Sunday, as they became the first team ever to secure four consecutive titles. This remarkable feat solidifies their status as record-breakers under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola.
Over the past seven seasons, Guardiola has led City to six Premier League victories, with four of those seasons seeing the team accumulate over 90 points. This season, City faced a tough challenge from Arsenal in their pursuit of the title, but their relentless determination saw them win their final nine league games and score an impressive 33 goals.
Despite feeling the pressure in a tense 2-0 victory against Tottenham, City managed to keep the destiny of the title in their own hands. In contrast to their dramatic comeback two years ago, City’s final game against West Ham was relatively straightforward, with Phil Foden quickly sealing the victory with a stunning goal just 79 seconds into the match. Foden later doubled City’s lead with another composed finish, bringing his goal tally for the season to 27.
Although City missed some opportunities to extend their lead further, a surprising twist occurred when West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus scored an incredible overhead kick from a corner. Nonetheless, City’s dominant performance secured their place in history as the first team to achieve four consecutive Premier League titles.
Haaland secured his second consecutive Golden Boot in the Premier League, despite a disappointing performance in front of goal. The Norwegian missed a crucial opportunity to widen the home team’s lead, failing to convert a cross from Doku.
City quickly regained control at the beginning of the second half, with Rodri, a strong candidate for player of the year, sealing Arsenal’s fate with a decisive goal. The Spaniard has not experienced defeat for club or country since March 2023.
City’s only three losses in the Premier League occurred during the 27-year-old’s suspension, highlighting his importance to the team. Areola could have done better by preventing Rodri’s shot from finding the back of the net.
City comfortably maintained their unbeaten streak of 35 games in all competitions, with the exception of a penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. The team now has the opportunity to secure a double by winning the FA Cup final against Manchester United.
By showcasing unprecedented dominance in the league, City has solidified their claim as one of the greatest teams in English football history. The match ended on a subdued note, as players had to urge fans to leave the pitch despite their desire to celebrate.
