Manchester City win fourth consecutive Premier League title

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling season.

Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in the sunshine at the Etihad Stadium before a stunning bicycle kick from Mohammed Kudus before half-time brought West Ham briefly into the game.

But Rodri sealed the victory with a low 59th-minute shot from outside the area, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a sixth title in seven years.

In one of the closest title races in Premier League history, Arsenal could have taken the championship had City dropped points, but the Londoners’ 2-1 win in their game against Everton was in vain, leaving them two points behind.

Elsewhere, Liverpool beat Wolves 2-0 in a dead rubber, Jurgen Klopp’s side having already secured third place in his final season at the club. Aston Villa had already claimed the last Champions League place, their 5-0 defeat at Crystal Palace having no effect on the final standings as they finished 14 points adrift of Liverpool.

In the day’s other games, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham beat the Championship-bound Sheffield United 3-0 to stay ahead of Chelsea and claim automatic qualification into the second-tier Europa League.

Manchester United finished eighth on the table despite a 2-0 win at Brighton, while Brentford suffered a 4-2 loss to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest beat Burley 2-1.

Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United all played their last game in the Premier League after being relegated.