In an exciting final day of the Premier League season, Manchester City secured the title after a 3-goal comeback at the end against Aston Villa to crush Liverpool’s quadruple dreams.
The descent battle was also decided by a winner in the 94th minute of a giant fallen in wild scenes.
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The city returns from the dead to win the title 02:21
THE CITY IS CALLED CHAMPIONS IN DRAMATIC FASHION
Ilkay Gundogan praised Manchester City’s “incredible” Premier League title win when the German midfielder stepped off the bench to spark his stunning 3-2 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the season. season.
Pep Guardiola’s side were in serious danger of lifting the title after falling two goals behind at the Etihad Stadium, with a victory needed to ensure Liverpool won the trophy.
But the German international Gundogan proved to be the super substitute for City when he headed home to give them a lifeline in the 76th minute.
After Rodri’s equalizer, it was Gundogan who wrote his name in City’s history books with the winner in the 81st minute from a Kevin De Bruyne cross. City finished just one point ahead of Liverpool, who beat the Wolves 3-1 in their last game, and Gundogan admitted that he almost lost his words after the dramatic outcome.
City left late to defeat Villa. (Photo by SCARFF / AFP Oils) Source: AFP
“It was an amazing match. I don’t know what to say to be honest,” Gundogan said.
“We are human beings and after losing 2-0 the chances were very, very small. But we had to make things easy and score two goals quickly and then having 10 minutes to score the third gave us the right lift.
“It was about getting that goal and then the momentum was on our side and we were able to score three goals in a few minutes. These are the days when you look back, it was an amazing match. “
KLOPP’S SAD ADMISSION AS LIVERPOOL IS AGRONICALLY SHORT
Jurgen Klopp admitted that Liverpool’s agonizing failure to win the Premier League title was the “story of my life” as the German had to settle for second place behind Manchester City again.
Klopp’s side were within walking distance of the title for a few precious minutes at Anfield on Sunday as they chased a winning goal against the Wolves, while City fell 2-0 to Aston Villa.
But in a spectacular end to the title race, City scored three goals in the final stages to win 3-2 and take the trophy by one point from second-placed Liverpool.
City had beaten Liverpool in the 2019 title race, while Klopp suffered two last-day setbacks to win promotion to the Bundesliga during his time as head of Mainz.
The Reds were very close to snatching the title at City. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Source: AFP
“Congratulations to Man City and Pep Guardiola. Thanks to Aston Villa and Wolverhampton for making it a good game, “said Klopp.
“It simply came to our notice then. It was a bit of a roller coaster ride. I don’t know exactly the results, but I know Villa was 1-0 – were they also 2-0? Of course, at the moment there is also disappointment here.
“92 points is absolutely incredible. We wanted it all, but it’s okay now. “Finishing second is the story of my life. I am still the record for not ascending to Germany with the most points. You have to score more points than any other team, but we haven’t done that. ” if Real Madrid wins the Champions League final this Saturday.
Anfield ERUPTS as the ceded Man City | 00:53
SPURS SAFE LEAGUE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS IN FIVE STAR SHOW
Antonio Conte enjoyed a “perfect day” after Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-0 defeat to relegated Norwich on Sunday, the final day of the Premier League season, his team qualified for the Premier League. Next season’s champions.
The Spurs threw two points at Arsenal, knowing their rivals in north London had to beat Everton in the Emirates and hoped Conte’s men would shrink if they were denied a fourth-place finish.
But with Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-Min, the joint winners of the Premier League gold boot, with two scorers and England captain Harry Kane also in the Spurs’ goal, the result on Carrow Road is rarely he questioned.
Kane starred in the Spurs against Norwich. (Photo by David Rogers / Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
Just a few weeks ago, Conte had insisted it would be a “miracle” for Tottenham to finish in the top four, but the Italian coach has designed a magnificent streak that puts an end to the club’s two-year absence from the Champions League.
“It was a perfect day for us,” Conte told the BBC. “We have secured a place in the Champions League. I think for a club like Tottenham playing in the Champions League is a great opportunity.
“It was not easy because in England the league is very difficult. There are many top teams. Getting a place in the Champions League means we’ve done something great. ”
94TH MINUTE WINNER SAVES LEEDS DOWN WITH BURNLEY RELATED
Don’t leave – Leeds avoid relegation | 00:59
Needing a win and a Newcastle favor against Burnley, Leeds United secured their top-flight status for another season thanks to a late and late winner in the disconnection time of winger Jack Harrison.
Leeds had taken the lead in the 56th minute when Raphinha converted his penalty, but Brentford equalized almost 20 minutes later when Sergi Canos found the back of the net for the Bees.
However, Canos was sent off just two minutes after being booked for a second free-kick.
He was shown a yellow card for standing over the ball and blocking an opponent’s quick free kick after 80 minutes.
But there had to be a final twist as Harrison scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 94th minute to send Leeds fans into a frenzy as the club assured him they would avoid relegation to the Championship.
Ten Hag watch United lose again 00:47
ALL RESULTS
Arsenal 5-1 Everton
Brentford 1-2 Leeds
Brighton 3-1 West Ham
Burnley 1-2 Newcastle
Chelsea 2-1 Watford
Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester United
Leicester City 4-1 Southampton
Liverpool 3-1 Wolves
Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa
Norwich City 0-5 Tottenham Hotspur