Manchester City celebrated their latest Premier League title triumph with a straightforward 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday, with Julian Alavarez’s first-half goal enough to secure a 1-0 win over a Chelsea side who had their chances but rarely threatened.
Pep Guardiola's treble-chasing side had already been confirmed as champions for a fifth time in six seasons after Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. That meant the Etihad Stadium was in celebratory mood for the visit of the Blues and a much-changed side gave the fans another success to cheer courtesy of an early Julian Alvarez goal.
Chelsea had a few bright moments but City, without getting anywhere near the intensity with which they crushed Real Madrid in midweek, always seemed in control. Thousands of fans invaded the pitch after the final whistle, delaying the trophy presentation. After the celebrations subside, City have further league games at Brighton and Brentford before they play the FA Cup and Champions League finals next month.
