A day after being confirmed as English Premier League champions for the third time in a row, Manchester City secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea as they lifted and celebrated the title in front of their jubilant fans at the Etihad Stadium.
Three points confirmed for the champions @ManCity π#MCICHE pic.twitter.com/JYPp38DxuS
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 21, 2023
And your @premierleague champions… Manchester City! π₯ pic.twitter.com/yGepxj7JTE
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 21, 2023
Three-in-a-row! πππ pic.twitter.com/jWsnCPYe0e
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 21, 2023
Pep, having absolutely nothing to lose, fielded his second eleven against Chelsea, leaving the likes of Erling Haaland and midfielder maestro, Kevin de Bruyne on the bench.
#PremierLeague #ManCity
— Kayishema Tity Thierry (@TityKayishema) May 21, 2023
Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Jack Grealish, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and goalkeeper Ederson were able to sit out against Chelsea.
Has there ever been a more talented bench than that one? pic.twitter.com/APtuD7EWi2
But, their absence was not in a way felt, as Julian Alvarez’s first-half goals were enough to give a dominant City side all three points.
Today's winner! π€ pic.twitter.com/4wVBB9yqhT
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 21, 2023
City is aiming for a treble this season with the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester United still to come, as well as the champions league final against Inter Milan.