Man City v West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Phil Foden inspires victory
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham: City claim fourth successive league title after Foden brace and Rodri’s second-half strike
Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season.
Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in the sunshine at the Etihad Stadium, before a stunning bicycle kick from Mohammed Kudus before halftime brought West Ham briefly into the game.
But Rodri sealed the victory with a low 59th minute shot from outside the area, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a phenomenal sixth title in seven years. Fans danced in their seats, belting out: “Champions again!” and “Are you watching Arsenal?”
In one of the closest title races in Premier League history, Arsenal could have taken the championship had City dropped points. But the Londoners’ 2-1 win in their game against Everton was in vain, leaving them two points behind.
Follow all the reaction below.
Manchester City clinch fourth successive Premier League title with final-day win over West Ham
And so, some 136 years after the foundation of the Football League, England finally has a team who have done the quartet. Manchester City are the first team to become champions in four consecutive seasons. Pep Guardiola has a historic achievement; another one, given the rare and unique distinctions he has engineered and amassed amid his own track record of unparalleled success.
There is a debate to be had if this City side are the greatest England has seen but they can claim to be the most relentless. Since the Club World Cup, they have taken 57 points from a possible 63. If Arsenal’s excellence left them with little room for error in the run-in, City made none, finishing with nine straight wins, each by at least two goals. They have turned winning into a routine: across games, months, seasons and an era.
While City have endured final-day drama before, Guardiola’s prediction that this would be like the nerve-shredding last game against Aston Villa in 2022 proved very wrong. Mohammed Kudus produced a late contender for goal of the season, but only when City were already up.
A goal ahead inside 80 seconds, two to the good within 20 minutes, this was a saunter in the sunshine. City were dominant, Foden rampant, his early double a further illustration of his capacity to score goals that are both important and excellent.
Read Richard Jolly’s full-time report from the Etihad:
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 18:08
Manchester City are Premier League champions
It’s all over at the Emirates, too, and Arsenal have claimed a 2-1 win over Everton thanks to Havertz’s late winner.
It’s a great effort from Mikel Arteta’s side, who have pushed this City side all the way, but they fall just short of their first title in 20 years.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 18:05
FULL-TIME! Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
90+5 mins: Some City fans have already made their way onto the edge of the pitch but are gestured to get back in the stands by their own players.
But the full-time whistle goes now and they do storm onto the pitch because Manchester City are Premier League champions yet again!
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 18:01
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
90+3 mins: West Ham pushing forward in the final few months but nothing threatening from the away side. City are moments away now…
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:58
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
90 mins: Foden makes way to a hero’s reception as Kovacic comes on for the five minutes of added time here at the Etihad as City close in the title.
Over in north London, Arsenal have found what looks to be a late winner as the ball is bundled into the net by Havertz. The players don’t celebrate – they know they’re almost certainly going to fall just short.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:54
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
88 mins: NO GOAL! Soucek has the ball in the back of the net but it’s quickly ruled out after it deflected in off the midfielder’s forearm.
Doesn’t look like we’ll be getting any late drama, here.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:52
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
86 mins: Another late change for West Ham as Pacqueta is substituted for Ings.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:50
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
84 mins: CLOSE! De Bruyne’s free-kick from the left is flicked on by Haaland at the near post but it just drifts wide with Areola rooted to the spot.
At the Emirates, it’s just not happening for Arsenal as Emile Smith-Rowe’s effort clatters off the crossbar.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:48
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
81 mins: West Ham turn to their bench again as Earthy replaces Antonio up front.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:45
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
80 mins: Into the final ten minutes we go and Arsenal, quite frankly, need a miracle. That game remains level, while City are in full cruise control in Manchester.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 17:44
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