In the early hours of Sunday morning (21st), Arsenal were defeated 0-1 by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, a result that allowed Manchester City to lock up the title three games ahead of schedule without having to face each other. City players watched the game live and immediately celebrated at the training base after witnessing the defeat at the Arsenal. The club's efficient operation quickly followed suit, editing a video of the season's title race, which included passionate speeches from coach Pep Guardiola and the players in the dressing room, showing the team's kingly demeanor.
Despite the fact that Manchester City host Chelsea on Sunday night (21st) and could win the title early if they win, the players were still very much interested in the outcome of the Arsenal-Forest fixture. They watched the game live from their training base, and the moment the referee blew the whistle, players such as Phil Cotton, Zulian Ivaris, Kialisu, Bernardo Silva and coach Pep Guardiola embraced warmly and shared their joy of winning the title on social media.
Captain Gendro Rodriguez said, "The Premier League is the fiercest league in the world and to make it three in a row is extraordinary, we have a strong squad and I'm honored to have captained the team, this season will stay in my memory forever." The 32-year-old Germany international is out of contract this summer and rumors are swirling that he could join Barcelona.
Napouti, another defender who could leave the team, also said, "It's been a good season, we fought for the title, thanks to everyone in the team, I'm proud of you all." And popular star Ahmed Salah said, "We always give our all and our belief is strong, this is Manchester City."
