Manchester City secured their fourth consecutive English Premier League title and sixth in seven years with a commanding 3-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday. Entering the final day two points ahead of Arsenal, City knew a win would clinch the trophy, and they delivered with ease, culminating in a celebratory pitch invasion.
Phil Foden ignited City’s dominance just 78 seconds into the match, firing them into an early lead. He doubled their advantage 16 minutes later, seemingly putting West Ham out of contention. Despite a stunning bicycle-kick goal from West Ham just before halftime that briefly raised doubts, Rodri restored City’s comfort with a decisive goal in the 59th minute.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s victory over Everton was not enough to challenge City’s supremacy, as the Manchester club had been unstoppable since a December 6th defeat to Aston Villa, finishing the season unbeaten in all competitions.
City’s season saw them excel against lower-ranked opponents, winning 26 out of 28 matches against the bottom 14 teams. Although they struggled against the league’s top six, winning only twice in ten encounters, City’s emphatic finish — including nine consecutive league wins — underscored their claim as one of the greatest teams in English football history.
Their achievements include becoming the first club to win four straight top-flight titles in the 124-year history of English football, and winning six titles in seven seasons. With an upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester United, City has the opportunity to secure a historic back-to-back domestic double, a feat no English club has achieved before.
Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, City has redefined English football with their ball dominance, game control, and ability to dismantle opponents. Their season-long performance has cemented their legacy as an iconic force in the sport.