Manchester City had to do it the hard way on the final day of the season, but they won the Premier League title by defeating Aston Villa 3-2.
The title race went down to the wire, with City needing to match Liverpool’s result against Wolves in order to win their fourth league crown under Pep Guardiola.
However, Matty Cash’s goal midway through the first half at the Etihad Stadium put Villa, managed by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, ahead going into half-time.
Ex-Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho then put Villa 2-0 up but – as they did against QPR to win their first Premier League title 10 years ago – City lodged an incredible comeback.
Ilkay Gundogan was the hero. The substitute dragged City back into it and then, after Rodri had restored parity, scored from close range to complete a sensational fightback.
It was needed, with Liverpool beating Wolves 3-1, but City have now won their sixth Premier League title, and their fourth in the space of five seasons.
Premier League Champions 21/22!!! pic.twitter.com/FzOuKblPZd
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
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