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Man City win the Premier League: Pep Guardiola's side thrash Brighton to claim title

Here's how it played out at the Amex

Harry Latham-Coyle
Sunday 12 May 2019 13:05 EDT
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Manchester City have won the Premier League title after victory at Brighton.

Glenn Murray put Brighton ahead in the 27th minute before Sergio Aguero levelled just 83 seconds later in a frantic first-half. City pushed again and Aymeric Laporte put them ahead with a bullet header from a corner just before half-time. Riyad Mahrez's shot from range added to their lead just after the hour mark before Ilkay Gundogan sealed it with a wonderful free-kick.

Here's all the latest reaction from the Amex.

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Tottenham do have a history of final day disasters, though, and the events of three years ago will keep the dream alive for Arsenal fans.

On that day a Moussa Sissoko-inspired Newcastle put five past Mauricio Pochettino's side, plunging them below their rivals to ensure Spurs finished third in a two-horse race at the top, who then preceded to spend £30 million on the Frenchman seemingly based solely on that afternoon.

Could similar happen today? Andre Gomes is back for Everton...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:40

Elsewhere, there is little at stake, unfortunately, arbitrary battles for top-ten finishes notwithstanding.

Watford and West Ham have a virtual playoff for the final spot in the top half at Vicarage Road, the boost of extra prize-money perhaps more important than mid-table bragging rights with another expensive summer ahead.

Here are all this afternoon's fixtures:

Brighton vs Manchester City

Burnley vs Arsenal

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth

Fulham vs Newcastle

Leicester vs Chelsea

Liverpool vs Wolves

Manchester United vs Cardiff

Southampton vs Huddersfield

Tottenham vs Everton

Watford vs West Ham

Got it?

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:44

Individually there are battles still to be won, too, particularly the race for the Golden Boot, Mohamed Salah in pole position but far from safe yet.

The challengers are gathering and plotting a final bend overtake:

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:47

Not too far away from team news, now.

Manchester City have arrived:

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:49

As has our Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney...

(Sort of. A couple more stops on the rattler and you're there.)

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:52

Manchester City have 95 points, Liverpool have 94.

Should they both win then Liverpool would be finish with the most points of any runner-up in any of Europe's top five leagues since the Premier League's inception.

We've one afternoon of Premier League football left, and the team news is in...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 13:59

Team News - Brighton vs Manchester City

Brighton's side has an attacking look to it with plenty of creators in midfield ahead of that firm defensive unit.

Riyad Mahrez is a surprise starter for Manchester City at the end of a disappointing debut season, while there is a welcome return for Kevin De Bruyne on a star-studded bench.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 14:02

Team News - Liverpool vs Wolves

It is Divock Origi up front for Liverpool after his recent heroics, while Wolves name a familiar looking side.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 14:03

Right. Let's rattle through the rest of these teams. See you on the other side...

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 14:04

Team News - Burnley vs Arsenal

Harry Latham-Coyle12 May 2019 14:05

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