Manchester City rejoiced in their third consecutive Premier League title triumph, marked by a victorious 1-0 win over Chelsea in a jubilant and relaxed ambiance at the Etihad Stadium.
In a remarkable turn of events, City were officially crowned champions without even stepping onto the field, thanks to Nottingham Forest’s triumph over Arsenal on Saturday.
Consequently, manager Pep Guardiola took the opportunity to introduce nine changes to the lineup that had triumphed over Real Madrid to secure a spot in the Champions League final.
While Erling Haaland was given a well-deserved rest, Julian Alvarez stepped up in his absence, exhibiting his precision with a clinical finish that propelled City into the lead after just 12 minutes.
The radiant City fans soaked up the warm sunshine, eagerly anticipating the trophy presentations and the ensuing revelry.
As the game progressed, Chelsea carved out some promising opportunities, with City’s reserve goalkeeper Stefan Ortega making a crucial save when Raheem Sterling found himself clean through on goal, and Conor Gallagher’s header striking the post.
City, in their unyielding pursuit, sealed yet another victory as Kalvin Phillips saw his header ricochet off the woodwork.
This triumph bolstered their quest for a Treble, with the FA Cup final scheduled at Wembley and the Champions League final awaiting them in Istanbul.