‘They are so special, so resilient’: Manchester City celebrate Premier League title like no other

This was City’s fifth title in the last ten years and their 16th domestic trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2011

Manchester City supporters celebrate outside the Etihad Stadium. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

At the fourth time of asking, Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions and wasted no time in marking the feat, a banner proclaiming that achievement being unfurled at their Etihad Stadium within seconds of the final whistle at Old Trafford.

Three times in recent weeks, Pep Guardiola could have been crowned champion for the third time in the past four seasons - the fifth for his club in the last ten.