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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Alan Smith

Man City win Premier League as Pep Guardiola secures fifth title in six seasons

One down, two to go. Treble-chasing Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons after Pep Guardiola’s crossed the finish line with no need for a sprint finish.

City clinched the title after Arsenal suffered a humiliating defeat to Nottingham Forest - who have now secured Premier League football next season - on Saturday night. Mikel Arteta's side now trail their rivals by four points with just one game to play; making it impossible for them to catch Guardiola's side.

Hopes of a down-to-the-wire title race faded weeks ago, once City demolished nearest rivals Arsenal at home, because while many rivals have wilted late in the most exhausting of seasons, Guardiola's team have risen through the gears and become an unstoppable force, while Arsenal have collapsed.

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