Manchester City win Premier League title ahead of Liverpool after dramatic final day
Posted by  badge Boss on May 22, 2022 - 10:27PM
Manchester City won the Premier League title on the final day of the season (Getty)

have won the Premier League title ahead of Liverpool following a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.

’s side, who were just a point ahead ’s men heading into the final day, were two goals down at home to Villa with just 21 minutes remaining.

But three goals inside five minutes through Rodri and a double from Ilkay Gundogan sealed a 3-2 victory to ensure City are crowned Premier League champions.

Liverpool, meanwhile, went behind after just three minutes at Anfield as Pedro Neto opened the scoring for Wolves.

Sadio Mane pulled Liverpool level before half time, while Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck with six minutes remaining at Anfield to secure a 3-1 win for Klopp’s men.

Elsewhere, Burnley were the final team to be relegated alongside Norwich City and Watford after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Newcastle United.

Pep Guardiola has now won four Premier League titles during his time at Manchester City (Getty)
Rodri scored Manchester City’s crucial equaliser against Aston Villa (EPA)

Leeds United, who were in the final day relegation scrap with Burnley, sealed a 2-1 win away at Brentford.

Tottenham ensured they finished in fourth spot ahead of Arsenal with their 5-0 victory over Norwich. Mikel Arteta’s side, meanwhile, ended their season on a high with a 5-1 win at home to Everton.

Mohamed Salah helped seal Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Wolves at Anfield (AP)
Manchester City fans invaded the pitch at the Etihad Stadium after their title win (Getty)
Manchester City have won the Premier League four times in the last five seasons (Getty)
Jurgen Klopp consoled Mohamed Salah after Liverpool narrowly missed out (Getty)

PREMIER LEAGUE FINAL DAY RESULTS

Arsenal 5-1 Everton
Brentford 1-2 Leeds United
Brighton 3-1 West Ham

Burnley 1-2 Newcastle United
Chelsea 2-1 Watford
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man Utd
Leicester 4-1 Southampton
Liverpool 3-1 Wolves
Man City 3-2 Aston Villa
Norwich 0-5 Tottenham

In the race for the Premier League Golden Boot, the honours were shared by Salah and Son Heung-min, who both finished on 23 goals.

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