Pep’s plan? Prepare well and return stronger

With his reputation as a serial title-winner reinforced by Manchester City’s outstanding, single-point success ahead of Liverpool, Pep Guardiola admitted this triumph — his eighth championship in 11 years — was his toughest yet.

Guardiola’s side held their nerve to join Manchester United and Chelsea in becoming only the third club to retain the title since the inception of the Premier League in 1992.