Manchester City Seal Fourth-Straight Premier League Title - Best Team in England’s History?
We compare their achievements to other legendary teams in English football, evaluating what makes this Manchester City squad special. From Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius to the on-field brilliance of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, join us as we explore whether Manchester City truly stands out as the greatest in the history of the Premier League.
Manchester City Secures Fourth Consecutive Premier League Title, But Are They England's Best Ever?
Pep Guardiola led Manchester City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday.
It was another season of English football, and Manchester City clinched their fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday. This also marked their sixth league title in seven seasons. It is Pep Guardiola's 17th trophy as Manchester City manager in his eight years at the club. He could win his 18th title for City when his team faces Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy. (AP)
Since Guardiola won the league title for City in 2018, only Liverpool's 2020 victory interrupted their run. City won back-to-back titles under Guardiola in 2018 and 2019, earning a total of 100 and 98 points. Liverpool then won, but City took back the title.
Last season, City won the treble (Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup). Guardiola has also led City to three League Cup trophies and the 2021 UCL final.
Guardiola has a contract with Man City until the end of next season, and his comments have sparked speculation that he could be leaving soon. Speaking to the media, he said, "The reality is I'm closer to leaving than staying. It's eight years, will be nine. Right now my feeling is I want to stay next season. We talked with the club, we have time to talk next season because I have to see the players as well (to see) if they follow me, they follow us, for many reasons. I will stay and during the season we will talk when calm."
But is Guardiola's City the best in England's history?
Liverpool won three straight top-flight titles from 1982-84 and also clinched the European Cup and three League cups. From 1973-90, Liverpool won 11 league titles and four European Cups.
Manchester United had two dominant phases: once in 1999-2001 and then in 2007-09. In 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson led them to the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup. Then in 2007-09, United's duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney helped them win three titles in a row and also the UCL in 2008. They also reached the UCL final in 2009 and 2011.
Arsenal went an entire league season unbeaten in 2003-04, earning the nickname 'Invincibles'. Meanwhile, Preston was the first team in English top-flight to go a full season unbeaten when they won the league and FA Cup in 1888-89.
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