Manchester City retained their Premier League title after defeating Brighton 4-1 this morning.
Manchester City’s response was instant, emphatic and ruthless as they swept Brighton aside to end their campaign with a record 14 successive league victories, making it 32 in all, which equals the record set last season.
Sergio Aguero pounced in the area to equalize in the 83 seconds and Aymeric Laporte arrived unmarked on the end of a corner to put City ahead before half-time.
That #PL champions feeling ?@aguerosergiokun @LeroySane19 @PhilFoden pic.twitter.com/p8fmzej4R2
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 12, 2019
Brighton had no way back and City completed the formalities in spectacular style as Riyad Mahrez fired past Mat Ryan just after the hour and Ilkay Gundogan’s spectacular 72nd-minute free-kick sparked wild celebrations.
City may not have repeated the 100 points that won the title last season but this was arguably an even sweeter success given the season-long battle with Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola shows respect to Liverpool after an incredible season
He’s the third manager ever to retain the #PL title ?? pic.twitter.com/BC0hKhVAVr
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 12, 2019
They will now aim to complete a unique domestic treble when they face Watford in the FA Cup final this weekend.