Man City third Premier League win in a row first step towards elusive treble

And, as Pep Guardiola lifted his fifth title in six seasons, the first leg of what looks like being just the second ever treble by an English team, this was the stark reality of City’s current situation.

THREE IN A ROW: Man City win their third title in a row and fifth in six years. Pic: Paige Young

MAN CITY 1 CHELSEA 0 

THE Manchester City supporters booed the Premier League anthem, every bit as enthusiastically as they roared their adoration for their heroes on yet another sunny May afternoon of title celebrations at the Etihad yesterday.