Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League trophy presentation follows pitch invasion
City have won the Premier League for a third consecutive year after Arsenal failed to beat Nottingham Forest
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester City celebrated their latest Premier League title triumph with a straightforward 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s treble-chasing side had already been confirmed as champions for a fifth time in six seasons after Arsenal’s loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
That meant the Etihad Stadium was in celebratory mood for the visit of the Blues and a much-changed side gave the fans another success to cheer courtesy of an early Julian Alvarez goal.
Chelsea had a few bright moments but City, without getting anywhere near the intensity with which they crushed Real Madrid in midweek, always seemed in control.
Follow all the action as Man City host Chelsea in the Premier League:
Man City vs Chelsea
A ninth top-flight title puts Manchester City joint-fourth alongside Everton in the all-time list, behind only Arsenal (13), Liverpool (19) and Manchester United (20).
Man City vs Chelsea team changes
It’s no surprise that Pep Guardiola makes a whole heap of changes now that the Premier League title is secure. Of the 11 players that lined up against Real Madrid for City’s previous outing only Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji start. Walker leads the side and the likes of Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Aymeric Laporte return to the team.
Frank Lampard makes five changes to the Chelsea line-up as he continues to shuffle through the large squad. Kepa Arrizabalaga returns in goal with Wesley Fofana replacing Benoit Badiashile at the back. Cesar Azpilicueta and Ruben Loftus-Cheek slot into midfield and Kai Havertz starts up top alongside Raheem Sterling.
Man City vs Chelsea line-ups
Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Lewis, Phillips, Foden, Palmer, Mahrez, Gomez, Alvarez
Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Fofana, Thiago Silva, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Gallagher, Hall, Sterling, Havertz
Man City vs Chelsea
Chelsea look set to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table for the first time since the 1995/96 season. They’ll need to win all three of their final league games to have a chance at finishing 10th.
Man City vs Chelsea
Manchester City have equalled the English top-flight record of three consecutive league titles, emulating Huddersfield Town (1924-26), Arsenal (1933-35), Liverpool (1982-84) and Manchester United (1999-01 and 2007-2009).
Manchester City win Premier League after Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest
Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.
The Gunners needed to win to delay City’s title celebrations ahead of their home match against Chelsea on Sunday.
City had overhauled Arsenal’s eight-point lead as Mikel Arteta’s side faltered, winning 11 Premier League games in a row including a 4-1 victory over their rivals at the end of April.
Pep Guardiola’s team are unbeaten in their last 23 games through all competitions, having also reached the finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League final.
Manchester City win Premier League after Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest
The Gunners needed to win to delay City’s title celebrations.
Gundogan thanks City fans
“Our amazing fans have been with us every single step of the way,” said Ilkay Gundogan when speaking about Manchester City’s Premier League triumph.
“Without their amazing backing I don’t think there is any way we would have been able to achieve what we have done these past six seasons. Their passion and support have been so important and inspirational for us all.
“Hopefully winning the Premier League title again is a fitting way for us to say thank you to our fans.”
Premier League win is ‘very special’ says Ilkay Gundogan
Ilkay Gundogan says winning a third straight Premier League title and fifth overall with Manchester City ranks as one of the most memorable moments of his career.
“To have helped the Club win a third straight Premier League title is something very special,” he said, “The Premier League is without doubt the most demanding and competitive league in the world so that tells you everything about what an achievement this is.
“This squad is so talented and so special and to have been captain this season has been an enormous privilege.
“I would also like to thank Pep [Guardiola], all the backroom staff and everyone who works across this football club. Every single day they help provide us as players with everything we need in order to try to be successful. There is no way we could have won this title without all their support.
“To have won this trophy three times in a row and five times in six years is incredible. That quality and consistency helps sum up what Manchester City stand for and ensures the Club will continue to strive for success going forward.
“It has been a season I will never forget.”
Man City vs Chelsea
The fans are arriving at the Etihad Stadium and the atmosphere is building nicely. There’s a party feel to today’s game as City’s supporters all want to celebrate winning the league for a third year in a row.
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