Manchester City performed a 93:20 tribute in completing a dramatic come-from-behind win against Aston Villa, a victory that secured a fourth Premier League title in five years.
After 75 minutes of sub-par football had seen City fall two goals behind, it looked as though the Blues were going to throw away the title race they had enjoyed full control of since December. Remarkably they then scored three goals between the 76th and 81st minutes, a five-minute period that turned despair into ecstasy and the Etihad from a funeral into the party of the year.
After such an incredible win, the usual suspects were in the headlines. Ilkay Gundogan, with his two goals, was lauded as the hero. Superlatives to describe Kevin de Bruyne had run out by the time the full-time whistle blew. And Pep Guardiola was hailed a genius, after clinching the 10th league title of his 13-season managerial career.
