Pep Guardiola boasts of securing the toughest Premier League title till now as Manchester City were crowned Champions again after a Red overhaul last year

Pep Guardiola boasts of securing the toughest Premier League title till now as Manchester City were crowned Champions again after a Red overhaul last year

City with Carabao Cup

Manchester City were mathematically declared the winners last night as Leicester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford. After securing City’s third league title win in four seasons and his tenth major trophy as a City manager, the Spanish mastermind was all but praise for his team.

The difficulties City have faced this term due to the global COVID-19 health pandemic ,which has seen clubs recurring huge losses and local fans not being permitted into the stadium , Guardiola says this has been his hardest Premier League campaign to date.

The Premier League has always been Pep Guardiola’s top priority

Pep with his coaching staff
Guardiola with his managerial team after winning the Carabao Cup

“This has been a season and a Premier League title like no other,” the City manager exclaimed. “This was the hardest one. We will always remember this season for the way that we won. I am so proud to be the manager here and of this group of players.“

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“They are so special. To come through this season – with all the restrictions and difficulties we’ve faced – and show the consistency we have is remarkable.”

“It is relentless. Every single day, they are there, fighting for success, trying always to be better. They have been so, so resilient. Pep even thanked the support staff and club members who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

Guardiola says the Premier League title is always his team’s primary objective. “At the start of every season, the Premier League is the most important title for us,” he said. “This is the one where you have to be there every three days, playing all your rivals home and away. Only by being the very best, week in week out, can you win this competition. It is a huge success.”

The Spaniard also sent a special message to the Citizens, whose support from afar has helped his players throughout the season.

“It is so important to say a huge thank to all our fans,” Guardiola added. “In our toughest moments, we couldn’t hear the crowd get behind us as usual, but we know they are with us everywhere we go and that has lifted us.“

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An ecstatic City team celebrate their goal

“I hope we can all celebrate together one day not too far away.”  “It has been such a hard year for so many people. This one is really for our fans and for Colin Bell and all his family.” paying tribute to the club legend Colin Bell.

However City’s season could yet get even better as they are just one step away from winning the much coveted UCL, a first in the Club’s 142 year history. Should they go on to win Europe’s elite prize, it would see a beautiful new chapter in the Club’s history written, with the Premier League title and Carabao cup already secured.

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