Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE stream: Premier League result and final score ahead of trophy presentation

Perhaps it was nearly as Todd Boehly envisaged: a Chelsea sport in May, the brand new champions given a guard of honour after securing what could show the primary of a treble, cruising to victory over fallen rivals. Except Chelsea needed to type the guard of honour – in maybe the closest they got here to a coherent formation for fairly a while – and Manchester City had been celebrating within the sunshine.

The nouveaux riches had been companion golf equipment for years however, since every got here into excessive wealth, they’ve by no means been separated by a higher gulf. If cash has talked, and one has spent largely properly in current seasons, the opposite spectacularly badly within the final 12 months, the consequence is that City’s fifth league title in six seasons was sealed the day earlier than they condemned Chelsea to a primary bottom-half end since 1996.

This Manchester City aspect is unimaginable.

This is a interval of Premier League dominance not seen since Manchester United received 5 titles in six seasons between 1996 and 2001.

As lengthy as Pep Guardiola stays on the membership, this workforce will proceed to interrupt information for years to come back.

Nathan Ake has received a Premier League title each season he’s been at Manchester City. His elevated contribution this season implies that this victory means extra to him than the others.

“If you’re contributing more, you feel more involved and I’m very happy with this one,” he admitted. “You have to get your rhythm and momentum in the team. When you get opportunities, you have to take them.

“I think the manager has always captivated me and given me opportunities. I’ve felt this season that I’ve been growing and growing.”

Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne speaking to Sky Sports: “You work 11 months to see this. It is a day to celebrate with the fans and the family. It is amazing.

“People expect us to win a lot but we work every day for this. People sacrifice a lot for the team. It is tougher physically than it is mentally because you have to go and go again.

“I have been here eight years. This is my home and the amazing moments keep on coming.

“We just try to perform the best we can. I just want to do the best I can and play good football. I want to win more and keep going.

“It is two games now we need to get ready for.”

Manchester City’s John Stones, chatting with Sky Sports: “It is surreal thinking this is my fifth Premier League title.

“This one has been so enjoyable. The way we have played different roles. I always find it hard to speak about myself. I have tried to get that consistency.”

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland speaking to Sky Sports: “It is unreal. I don’t know what to say. I am so happy. These are the memories I will remember for the rest of my life. I don’t know what to say.

“It is special. I am going to enjoy this day. It is amazing. Debut season, 36 goals, Premier League trophy and two more finals to come. Not bad.”

Lampard has been in interim cost at Stamford Bridge for the final 9 video games, shedding seven, and his short-term contract will expire on the finish of the season.

He is anticipated to concentrate on making an attempt to get one other managerial publish after earlier spells in cost of Derby, Chelsea and Everton whereas Pochettino is prone to be joined by his ordinary backroom workers of Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, Toni Jimenez and his son Sebastiano.

Reaction from Jack Grealish who stopped celebrating to have a chat with Sky Sports.

“It is different for me personally, I have played more of a part,” he stated, “I feel back to my normal self.

“Last season was nice because it was the first one but this year it is so nice as I feel I have played more of a part.

“It is mad. I spoke to some of the lads not a while ago and said imagine you have to win 12 games in a row to win the league. We have so much talent and we feel unstoppable.

“I feel so much more confident in this team. I feel fitter and back to what I know, what I can do. This is why Man City bought me and I have so much to offer.

“It doesn’t stop yet, we still have some massive games left. Especially since the last international break, we feel unstoppable and we have been unbelievable.”

The 2023 Premier League champions.