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James Quinlan & Joe Mewis

Kalvin Phillips breaks off from Man City title celebrations to send Leeds United message

Sunday would prove to be a bittersweet day for Kalvin Phillips, as he lifted up the Premier League trophy with Manchester City, but saw his beloved Leeds United edge closer to relegation.

After City were confirmed as Premier League champions when Arsenal lost at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening, Phillips was handed his first start in the competition on Sunday afternoon, in what was largely a procession against Chelsea.

The Thorp Arch graduate hit the woodwork in a 1-0 win, with Pep Guardiola's side being presented with the Premier League trophy following the game, but Leeds, who had lost 3-1 at West Ham shortly before kick-off at the Etihad Stadium, were not far from Phillips' thoughts.

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