In pictures: Man City lift Premier League trophy as title party continues
The 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium was played out in a celebratory mood following Arsenal’s defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday night. Julian Alvarez’s first-half goal secured a 12th straight win and City’s fifth title in six years.
The full-time whistle was met with a pitch invasion, delaying the trophy presentation as Kyle Walker warned City’s rivals: “Rest assured we’re not done. We have the FA Cup against our rivals bitters, then the Champions League. We’ll celebrate tonight then go on to try and make history.
“The treble would be fantastic but there is a lot of football to play.”
If City beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final and then Inter Milan in the Champions League final, they would equal their rivals’ unique treble from the 1998-99 campaign.
Jack Grealish added: “We have [felt invincible]. It’s crazy because I spoke to some of the guys not long ago and said, “Imagine if someone told you to win the league, you have to win 12 games in a row” .
“I’m not saying I didn’t think we could do it, but it was going to be tough. We have so much talent in this team and I think right now we feel unstoppable. And it just keeps going. not there, we still have huge games to come.”
Erling Haaland danced with City fans and then described his debut season as “a dream”. He added: “I don’t know what to say. It’s just unreal and I’m so happy.
“These are memories that I will remember for the rest of my life. We fought so hard. I’m just going to enjoy this day. It’s such a special moment with this trophy and all the players and the whole club. It’s incredible.
“First season, 36 goals so far, Premier League trophy and two finals remaining – not a bad start.”
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