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Manchester City won the Premier League title as Manchester United's shock 1-0 home defeat by West Brom confirmed their rivals as champions.

Second-place United are now 16 points behind Pep Guardiola's side with only five games left to play.

It is City's third title in seven seasons and a fifth top-flight crown - their first under the Spaniard in his second campaign in charge.

They have dominated the title race, scoring 93 goals and losing just twice.

The Premier League title is the 24th trophy of the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss' managerial career.

The 47-year-old has previously won league titles in Spain and Germany, as well as two Champions Leagues with Barca.

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Since Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan took ownership of the club in 2008, City have won seven trophies, adding an FA Cup, two League Cups and an FA Community Shield to their league titles.

City's season so far in stats

City set a Premier League record of 18 consecutive wins on their way to the title, and have beaten every other side in the division this season at least once.

They were on course to go the whole league season unbeaten before losing 4-3 to Liverpool at Anfield in January.

Their match at Everton saw them retain 82.13% possession, the highest recorded in the Premier League, and they broke passing records, completing over 900 against Chelsea.

They have only failed to score in a league match once this season and lead the stats in terms of possession, touches, passes, shots and goals.

City were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after their quarter-final defeat by Liverpool, and were beaten by League One side Wigan in the fifth round of the FA Cup in February.

However, Guardiola's side did win the Carabao Cup by beating Arsenal at Wembley.

Guardiola has been praised for the attacking football his side play

The week that was

City could have made history and sealed the earliest Premier League title by beating United on 7 April at Etihad Stadium, but let slip a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2.

That defeat came in between two losses to Liverpool in the Champions League, which led to Guardiola claiming the side could still miss out on the title.

However, their 3-1 victory at Tottenham on Saturday put them on the brink of the title, and West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez's header confirmed their status as champions on Sunday.

Guardiola said on Saturday that he would play golf, rather than watch the United game.

City's next match is at home to Swansea on 22 April.

Key facts about City's title win

Man City top the charts in a number of key Premier League stats this season:

Premier League stats 2017-18 Manchester City (1st) Second place (Opta) Goals 93 Liverpool (78) Goal conceded 25 Manchester United (26) Home wins 14 Arsenal/Manchester United (13) Away wins 14 Tottenham (10) Shots on target 234 Liverpool (212) Total Shots 447 Liverpool (419) Chances created 441 Liverpool (440) Passes 24,193 Arsenal (20,798) Touches 30,214 Arsenal (26,977) Passing accuracy 88.76% Chelsea (84.28%) Average possession 71.22% Arsenal (62.43%) Successful passes 21,473 Arsenal (17,520) Big chances scored 60 Liverpool 45

City have equalled Arsenal's tally of three Premier League titles - only Manchester United (13) and Chelsea (five) have won more.

City have won the title with five games remaining, equalling the English top-flight record. Manchester United in 1907-08 and 2000-01, and Everton in 1984-85 all won the title with five games to spare.

It is the second earliest, in terms of date, that the title has been sealed, just behind Manchester United's win on 14 April 2001.

City's 28 wins matches their record tally of victories in a top-flight league season - set in 2011-12, when they sealed their 28th victory on the final day.

They have scored 93 goals this season - they need seven goals in their final five league games to become the fourth team to score 100 or more goals in a Premier League campaign.

City have been at the top of the league for 240 days in 2017-18 - one day fewer than Manchester United have spent at the top of the table since Sergio Aguero's goal won the title in May 2012.

Guardiola is the first Spaniard to win the English top-flight title, and he has won the top-flight league title in seven of his nine seasons as a manager.

'A new standard for Premier League performances' - reaction

Man City captain Vincent Kompany: "It's the same feeling as the first time and you can't describe it. It's amazing, such a difficult achievement and I'm proud of the team and everyone involved. This one differs in that we were consistent the whole season and we were able to play at the level we're expected to perform at.

"I'm buzzing, over the moon, so happy. I'm proud to be able to share this with all our fans, everybody who's been there to support us."

Chris Sutton, ex-Chelsea striker, on BBC Radio 5 live: "Manchester City have deserved it. Their brand of football this season has been scintillating.

"They've scored more goals and they have a brilliant manager. Their football on the eye has been superb and they've been streets ahead of everyone else.

"Old Trafford was a Theatre of Nightmares this afternoon. You'd think they'd back the derby win up with a strong performance. But they've handed the title to City on a platter."

Ian Wright, former England and Arsenal striker, on Match of the Day: "They have been magnificent. Guardiola has brought the right players. They have been scintillating all season and very much worthy champions.

"The goalkeeper was a major acquisition. Kyle Walker has been magnificent too and I'm delighted for him, but the players that were already there have improved too. That's what Guardiola needs to get praise for.

"City are already thinking about making sure they can retain it next season and do better in the Champions League."

Leon Osman, ex-Everton midfielder, on BBC Radio 5 live: "They definitely deserved the title. They've been fantastic this season, right from the start. Their performances out of the blocks in the first 10 games were incredible and they really set the tone for the season.

"[Winning at] Chelsea - a massive result away at the champions - early in the season really did put a marker down for everyone else to say we're the team to beat. They looked at one point like they were going to go unbeaten.

"I do think they've set a new standard for Premier League performances and what you expect from title winners moving forward."

Shaun Goater, ex-Man City striker, speaking to BBC Sport: "For me, it's by far the best City team I've seen. The way and the style they've gone about it is truly total football.

"City have done it in amazing style. That's what's been so beautiful - the way City have won this league."

Man City chief executive officer Ferran Soriano: "Winning the Premier League again is a great honour for Manchester City. We are delighted to have done so providing our supporters with some very exciting and unforgettable moments.

"We are committed to playing beautiful football and we are proud to have done it so brilliantly this season. For all Manchester City supporters, at home and globally, it is time to celebrate, acknowledge our friendship and enjoy our passion together."

Martin Keown, former England and Arsenal defender, on Match of the Day: "Last year Antonio Conte was the pragmatic manager but this year Guardiola had the flare.

"They have been in the shadow of Manchester United for so many years but they are well and truly out of that shadow now. Look at how much better City's players are now than at the start of the season. They just keep getting better and better.

"Guardiola is a serial winner of trophies so you go up another level. He made the necessary changes - he had the money to spend of course - but he spent it wisely and he set the tone. The players clearly know what they are doing and it's a canvas for success."

'They paint beautiful football' - how City have been described this season

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Match of the Day commentator Jonathan Pearce described Manchester City as an "irresistible force" and one of "the best the Premier League has ever seen".

Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne heaped praise on his own team, saying: "The way we play is probably one of the best in the world."

Former Arsenal defender Keown described City's players as "artists" who "paint beautiful football for us each and every week".

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he admired how they "found the right way to be strong for a long time".

Five key games in City's title march

Watford 0-6 Manchester City (16 September 2017)

A statement of intent from Manchester City. They scored six without reply against Watford after putting five goals past Liverpool the previous match. The result sent City to the top of the table, where they have stayed.

Manchester City 2-1 Southampton (29 November 2017)

Some 17 of Manchester City's Premier League goals this season have come in the last 10 minutes of matches

Just as Southampton looked to have held on for a hard-fought draw, Raheem Sterling curled in a winner in the 96th minute. The win came in a period which saw City also beat Huddersfield and West Ham by the same scoreline through late goals.

Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United (20 January 2018)

If there were any questions about the response to City's first league defeat of the season at Anfield the previous weekend, they were answered instantly as Sergio Aguero's hat-trick inspired a home win over the Magpies.

Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United (7 April 2018)

City would have sealed the earliest Premier League title with victory on derby day. They were 2-0 up after 30 minutes, but spurned numerous opportunities to increase their advantage - and were punished as United staged a remarkable second-half comeback to win 3-2 at the Etihad.

Tottenham 1-3 Manchester City (14 April 2018)

After three losses in a week - twice to Liverpool and the Manchester derby - Guardiola's side bounced back with an impressive victory over Tottenham at Wembley, putting themselves on the brink of title glory.

'A style that is joyous to watch' - social media reacts

Manchester City tweeted this image after their title was confirmed

However, City full-back Benjamin Mendy didn't want to miss out on the fun

David Silva sent a heartfelt tweet referencing the premature birth of his son in December

Manchester United's defeat by West Brom sealed the title for City

Last year's champions Chelsea congratulated Man City

Jay Rodriguez's header secured Man City the title

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said Manchester City were 'deserved champions'

City captain Vincent Kompany has been at the club since 2008</s>Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as Manchester United crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat against West Bromwich Albion.

City had moved within touching distance of the title with a 3-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday.

They clinched the silverware 24 hours later thanks to Albion forward Jay Rodriguez’s 73rd minute header at Old Trafford.

United had denied City the chance to wrap up the title last weekend when they came from two goals down to beat their bitter rivals 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium.

But Jose Mourinho’s men still ended up handing the trophy to City with a lacklustre display against bottom of the table Albion, who had won only three times in the league this season before this weekend.

City are 16 points clear of second placed United, who can only take a maximum of 15 points from their remaining five games.

Winning the title with five matches to go makes City the joint earliest champions in the Premier League era – matching the achievement of the 2000-01 Manchester United team.

City boss Pep Guardiola had planned a day of golf with his son Marius on Sunday, so the Spaniard might have learned of his first Premier League while on the course.

Speaking after the win over Tottenham, Guardiola admitted winning the title in England would be one of the greatest achievements of his glittering career.

He won three league titles with Barcelona and twice lifted the Champions League trophy during his Camp Nou reign.

The 47-year-old also took the German title three times with Bayern Munich, but he believes the unique strength in depth and physical demands of the Premier League makes this triumph among his very best.

He also conceded it was sweet to triumph in a country where some critics claimed his purist principles couldn’t flourish.

Guardiola and his players will have the chance to celebrate properly next Sunday when they host Swansea in their next fixture.</s>The only surprise, perhaps, is that Manchester United have kept the title race going as long as they have when they are capable of playing with this lack of sophistication. Their defeat means Manchester City are the new Premier League champions and, as if that was not galling enough for José Mourinho’s team, the final twist in the story of the 2017-18 season was a deeply ignominious one for a club with their lofty ambitions.

Was this really the team that went to Manchester City last weekend and pulled off one of the season’s great comebacks? It was only eight days ago that the players in red were dancing in front of a euphoric away end at the Etihad stadium. That, however, was only ever delaying the inevitable and what nobody could have imagined after that 3-2 victory was that Mourinho’s team would then lose against the worst team in the league.

To put it into context, this was West Brom’s first away win in the league since August. They have been in the relegation zone since December and there has been only one other occasion, against Blackburn Rovers in 2011, when United have lost at Old Trafford to the league’s bottom club. Yet this, without a hint of exaggeration, was one of the worst displays of Mourinho’s two years in charge and when Jay Rodriguez headed in the decisive goal, in the 73rd minute, it was startling to see the lack of fight from the 20-time champions.

This time there was no feat of escapology and the stands were half-empty by the time the final whistle confirmed City’s coronation. From many of the supporters who had stayed behind there were loud, prolonged boos. And the West Brom fans? “Manchester City, we’ve won you the league,” came from the cry from the away end.</s>Juan Mata pledged to refocus and help Manchester United emerge stronger from a season-defining week that started with a galling loss to West Brom and rivals Manchester City clinching the title.

Juan Mata pledged to refocus and help Manchester United emerge stronger from a season-defining week that started with a galling loss to West Brom and rivals Manchester City clinching the title.

However, rudderless and managerless West Brom caused the shock of the season as Jay Rodriguez secured a remarkable 1-0 win at Old Trafford, sparking wild celebrations across the blue half of the city. It was a gut punch for Jose Mourinho’s men, leaving them needing to strengthen their hold over second spot at Bournemouth on Wednesday before Saturday’s Wembley date against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Mata is determined to bounce back, but knows “any comments made after the (West Brom) game sound like hollow words”. “Some Mondays are happy, and some others are not,” he wrote on his blog. “This is one of the latter.

“We played a bad game this Sunday. There’s not much to add. There’s nothing to detract from West Bromwich, but we didn’t live up to our expectations. “It’s disappointing, even more after the win last week, but this is football.

“That’s why it’s so important to keep the right balance in the good and in the bad times. “Congratulations to Manchester City, who are mathematically the Premier League winners.

“We will keep focusing on two goals from here to the end of the season: keeping the second place and trying to get to the FA Cup final and to win the title.

United’s limp display irked Mourinho and the manager said overconfidence was key in allowing the beleaguered Baggies to secure just their fourth league win of a dreadful Premier League campaign. Jose Mourinho was not happy with his players on Sunday The Red Devils were praised for overcoming a terrible first half and two-goal deficit to spoil City’s title party at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, although some of their players patently took their eye off the ball in the wake of that 3-2 win. Put to Mourinho that confidence would have been high after the Manchester derby, the United boss told MUTV: “Too high. Too high.

“Too high because when you win a match that gives you nothing, it just gives you three points, but you react in a way that it looks like you won something really important, you pay the price.”</s>Manchester United suffered one of their most embarrassing days in the club’s long history as they handed Manchester City the title.

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Manchester United fell to a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford against West Brom which subsequently gifted Manchester City the title.

Following last week’s explosive heroics it almost feels as an underwhelming end to the title race to say the least.

United looked lacklustre throughout and poor performances from the likes of Paul Pogba and Juan Mata saw United fall to a 1-0 defeat to West Brom who have little to fight for unless a miracle can bring them Premier League safety.

It was a Jay Rodriguez goal on the 73rd minute that proved the difference as Ben Foster produced a memorable performance in the other end to prevent United from scoring.

West Brom’s season has proved to be disastrous to say the least. Alan Pardew arguably tarnished his reputation as a manger forever upon his time at the club this season and the Baggies have struggled to provide any sign that they have what it takes to survive in the top flight.

While relegation remains inevitable, there could be light ahead. Caretaker boss Darren Moore has already equalled Alan Pardew’s Premier League wins this season (one in eighteen) in the space of just two fixtures.

Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial all looked relatively ineffective for United today and the Red Devils lost to a bottom placed side in the Premier League for the first time since 2011. Accompanied with handing the title to Manchester City and Pep Guardiola it was certainly a day to forget for the Red Devils.

Ben Foster produced an inspired performance against his former United side and even managed to steal some of the limelight on a day that was largely about Manchester City clinching the title.

Foster produced four huge saves and managed to organise his West Brom back four to survive a constant onslaught from United’s attack that included 14 attempts.

Not a bad way to show your former club what they’re missing eight years on since leaving them!</s>Manchester United hands Premier League title to Manchester City with shock loss to West Bromwich Albion

A week later than they would have preferred, Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to bottom club West Bromwich Albion.

United had to at least draw to keep the title race mathematically alive but they were stunned at Old Trafford when Jay Rodriguez headed home after the break.

City manager Pep Guardiola might have missed one of the proudest moments of his career, however, after admitting on Saturday that he had a round of golf booked with his son and was not planning to watch United's game.

He would have been as surprised as everyone else that the title, seemingly a foregone conclusion for months, was rubber-stamped in such strange circumstances.

A week after City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to United and squander the chance to wrap up the title in perfect style against their arch-rivals, it was relegation-bound West Brom who served it up on a plate.

West Brom had lost eight of their previous nine games and last won on January 13.

"We've won the league for you, Man City, Man City," West Brom's fans chanted after the final whistle.

City, who rebounded from the United loss and a European exit at the hands of Liverpool by beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Wembley on Saturday, have 87 points with five games left.

United have 71 also with five to play.

It is Abu Dhabi-owned City's third title in seven seasons and their first since former boss Manuel Pellegrini achieved the feat in 2013-14.

Guardiola, who failed to land a trophy in his first season in charge at The Etihad, opened his account by winning the League Cup in February against Arsenal.

But a first Premier League title, to go with the three La Liga titles he won as manager of Barcelona and the three Bundesliga titles he delivered for Bayern Munich, will be particularly satisfying.

He is the first Spanish manager to win the Premier League title — a prize he says is the hardest to claim in Europe.

Not only that but he did it with five games remaining, equalling the English top-flight record of United (1907-08 and 2000-01) and Everton (1984-85).

Guardiola and Mourinho have a long rivalry but the United manager said it was not fair to suggest the West Brom loss was the only reason for City's league title.

"They won the title because they were the best team, because they won a great amount of points. They lost only two matches [this season] because they were the best team," Mourinho said.

"That's the reason why they were champions and probably because I won eight championships I was not in the moon [sic] with the victory against them [last week] because that doesn't make me feel super happy.

"And in my opinion a fact, for sure … some of the people that were too happy just with that."</s>Manchester City have won the English Premier League title without even playing on Sunday after nearest challenger Manchester United were shocked 1-0 loss at home to bottom-placed West Bromwich Albion.

After all their efforts to stop City from clinching the league in their 3-2 derby win last week, United offered a clear reminder of why they have not been close contenders for the title this year, with an abject display lacking in creativity.

Their fans, who had celebrated the comeback victory at the Etihad last week, booed Jose Mourinho's side off the field after they lost to a team who had not won since January.

It was City's third title in seven seasons and easily its most convincing, with Pep Guardiola's team 16 points clear and still having five games to play this season.

City's other two Premier League triumphs, in 2012 and 2014, were sealed on the final day.

"We've won you the league, Manchester City, we've won you the league," sang West Brom's fans near the end of the game.

"Our Time. Our City. Premier League Champions 17/18," City tweeted soon after the final whistle when the fifth English top-flight title of its history was assured.

An 18-match winning run from late August to late December laid City's platform for the runaway title victory, and it was only a matter of when it would be clinched.

The 2012 title win had the infamous last-gasp goal by Sergio Aguero. Six years later, the finale was much more underwhelming, with Rodriguez nodding in from a corner to silence the majority of Old Trafford and set up one of the most surprising wins of the season.

United manager Mourinho had long given up hopes of winning the title, instead focusing on finishing second. This result left his team one point clear of third-placed Liverpool, with a game in hand.

As for City, it has a month to finish a season with the most points, goals and wins in a single Premier League campaign.

Check out Game of Our Lives from Al Jazeera's podcast studio, Jetty.</s>MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion.

It was City's third title in seven seasons and easily its most convincing, with Pep Guardiola's team 16 points clear and still having five games to play this season. City's other two Premier League triumphs, in 2012 and '14, were sealed on the final day.

Second-place United dragged the title race out for at least another week by winning 3-2 at City last weekend, only to gift the trophy to City by losing to a team that is destined for relegation and had just one league win since August.

Guardiola might not have seen Jay Rodriguez's 73rd-minute winning goal at Old Trafford because he was due to be playing golf with his son instead of watching the match.

"Our Time. Our City. Premier League Champions 17/18," City tweeted soon after the final whistle, when the fifth English top-flight title of its history was assured.

Instead of City likely clinching the title at home to Swansea next weekend, that game at Etihad Stadium will now be a party and a celebration of one of the Premier League's finest teams which could yet break a slew of records by the end of the season.

An 18-match winning run from late-August to late-December laid the platform for the runaway title victory, and it was only a matter of when it would be clinched.

Few — including Guardiola — expected it to happen on Sunday.

"We've won you the league, Manchester City, we've won you the league," sang West Brom's fans near the end of the game.

The 2012 title win had the infamous last-gasp goal by Sergio Aguero. Six years later, the finale was much more underwhelming, with Rodriguez nodding in from a corner to silence the majority of Old Trafford and set up one of the most surprising wins of the season.</s>Manchester City were crowned champions of England on Sunday evening, after West Bromwich Albion shocked the footballing world by securing a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Jay Rodriguez's finish 17 minutes from time was enough to get past the well-below-par Red Devils. And although the Citizens missed the chance to claim the title during the Manchester derby last weekend, their bitter rivals tasting defeat at the hands of the rock bottom Baggies, who are currently without a full-time manager, allowing them to secure the silverware will undoubtedly sweeten the blow.

Pep Guardiola's men's success equals United as the earliest Premier League title win in history, with the Sky Blues wrapping up the league with five games remaining; as Sir Alex Ferguson's outfit did in 2001.

And after the champagne popping moment was confirmed as the rain came down over Old Trafford, Twitter exploded, with many finding a way to take a pop at Jose Mourinho's men.

And now, over to the players...</s>Share this article with Google Plus

Manchester City’s players were celebrating last night after they were unexpectedly crowned champions thanks to Manchester United’s shock home defeat to West Brom.

Jose Mourinho’s side lost 1-0 at Old Trafford to the worst team in the league to hand the title to their local rivals with five games to go.

Manchester City’s players were quick to get the party started. Vincent Kompany headed for the pub with a few team-mates, Pep Guardiola was on the golf course and David Silva delivered the best tweet of all.

Kompany watched Manchester United’s defeat at his wife’s grandmother’s house. Upon the final whistle the first person he made contact with was Kevin de Bruyne.

De Bruyne, who has been Man City’s standout player, was among the many players – who had been given a few days off after their win over Tottenham on Saturday – to tweet their delight.

Kompany quickly headed to the pub where he was joined by John Stones, Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva.

Benjamin Mendy, who missed most of the season with injury, wanted in on the celebrations. So he altered Man City’s official celebration image by replacing Raheem Sterling’s face with his own.

David Silva posted perhaps the most poignant tweet, with the midfielder using an image of his newborn son who was born prematurely midway through the season.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola – as promised – was out on the golf course as it all unfolded.

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Football team Manchester United lose 1-0 to West Brom, handing rivals Manchester City the Premier League title.