Man City are crowned Champions
Start the party! As they snatch the trophy back from rivals United
Manchester City lifted the Barclays Premier League trophy for the second time in three seasons amid jubilant scenes at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany helped City to a routine 2-0 win over West Ham and rendered meaningless Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield.
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Captain Vincent Kompany and manager Manuel Pellegrini parade the trophy bedecked in blue ribbons again |
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Sergio Aguero lifts the trophy for the second time amid a rain of blue and white ribbons |
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The players grab hold of Manuel Pellegrini to throw him in the air |
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Words of thanks: This City supporter showed his appreciation to Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard for slipping against Chelsea and allowing Demba Ba to score a vital goal |
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Thousands of City fans stream on to the pitch at the Etihad Stadium after the full-time whistle |
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Fernandinho poses in the tunnel with his loved ones |
Thousands of City fans streamed on to the pitch at the final whistle to mob their heroes, with some wielding flares that billowed blue smoke across the scenes of celebration.