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Man City win the Premier League: Pep Guardiola's side thrash Brighton to claim title

Here's how it played out at the Amex

Harry Latham-Coyle
Sunday 12 May 2019 18:05 BST
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Manchester City have won the Premier League title after victory at Brighton.

Glenn Murray put Brighton ahead in the 27th minute before Sergio Aguero levelled just 83 seconds later in a frantic first-half. City pushed again and Aymeric Laporte put them ahead with a bullet header from a corner just before half-time. Riyad Mahrez's shot from range added to their lead just after the hour mark before Ilkay Gundogan sealed it with a wonderful free-kick.

Here's all the latest reaction from the Amex.

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​PENALTY! West Ham win a penalty as Kiko Femenia trips Michail Antonio...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:35

GOAL! Watford 1-4 West Ham (Mark Noble penalty, 78 minutes)

And the captain slots home his second from the spot!

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:36

GOALS! Crystal Palace 5-3 Bournemouth (Andros Townsend, 80 minutes)

Did Palace and Bournemouth schedule a testimonial and not tell anyone?

Eight goals in the game at Selhurst Park!

Brilliant play from Wilfried Zaha, and Andros Townsend finishes it off.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:38

​GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Wolves (Sadio Mane, 81 minutes)

Another goal for Mane, another assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool double their lead.

It matters not in the title race but the race for the Golden Boot is heating up.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:40

Brighton 1-4 Manchester City, 83 minutes

A standing ovation as Bruno departs for the final time, Manchester City players, staff and supporters all joining in with the salute to a legend in the parts.

A wave goodbye from the Spaniard. Martin Montoya replaces him.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:41

Brighton 1-4 Manchester City, 87 minutes

Probably not farewell for Vincent Kompany, but an ovation nonetheless as he strides off to prepare himself for the lifting of a second successive Premier League trophy. There is a wave from the Belgian, but he looks to have plenty left in the tank.

And he shares a big hug with his manager, both beaming. Nicolas Otamendi comes on.

And a minute later Danilo replaces Kyle Walker.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:45

Brighton 1-4 Manchester City, 89 minutes

Sergio Aguero for five...

Blocked away.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:46

GOAL! Fulham 0-4 Newcastle (Salomon Rondon, 90 minutes)

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon on the banks of the Thames for Newcastle!

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:48

Brighton 1-4 Manchester City, 90 minutes

Two minutes from back-to-back titles...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:48

Brighton 1-4 Manchester City, 90 + 1 minutes

The first of which elapses without incident.

Ederson plays for time...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 16:49

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