Celebrating City’s league title win over Chelsea. Arsenal’s loss to Nottingham on Saturday (May 20) ensured City’s title. As a result, the match against Chelsea at home on Sunday (May 21) was just a formality for City. Pep Guardiola’s side celebrated the title by defeating Chelsea 1-0 in that match.
With the title secured, City made several changes to the XI against Chelsea. Citizens did not have that pace in attack as Manchester City’s star footballers were not in the XI. However, Guardiola’s team dominated possession of the ball throughout the match.
Read more : Man City in front of treble victory
The only goal of the match came in the 12th minute of the game. Alvares led the team by taking a great pass from Palmer and entering the box with a corner shot. This is Argentina’s ninth goal.
City players attacked more in the first half. However, they could not penetrate Chelsea’s defense. City played in the same style in the second half. However, Chelsea’s defense was blocked again and again. However, in the second half, Chelsea presented relatively good football. They also created several opportunities. But due to failure, they could not break the opponent’s net.
Chelsea’s loss confirmed that they will have to finish outside the top ten this season. The last time Chelsea finished outside the top ten in the Premier League era was in the 1995-96 season. Sebar finished the league in 11th place.
Meanwhile, as the final whistle blew, City fans descended on the field from the gallery. The title celebration begins. This is City’s third title in a row.