Manchester City has won the Premier League for the fifth time in six seasons after Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Arsenal’s second consecutive defeat left them four points adrift of City with one game left to play. Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal for Forest also secured their stay in the Premier League for another season.
Manchester City’s title triumph comes with the possibility of winning a treble, with a match against Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Inter Milan in the Champions League final coming up next month. Arsenal have been a close competitor to City throughout the season but have struggled in the final months. Their recent form has allowed City to secure the title with three games to spare.
In Saturday’s game, Arsenal rarely looked like scoring as their young side struggled to gain momentum against Forest. Arteta’s decision to experiment with the formation backfired early on when Awoniyi took advantage to score the only goal. Arsenal’s second youngest squad in the Premier League has run out of steam, while City has hit top speed.
Meanwhile, Forest’s victory over Arsenal means they move six points clear of the drop and are safe from relegation in their first season back in the Premier League for 23 years. The relegation fight now includes Everton, Leeds, and Leicester, with two of the three teams set to join Southampton in the Championship next season.
Overall, Manchester City’s recent success in the Premier League highlights the team’s dominance in English football. The team’s consistency and depth have allowed them to clinch another title, and their upcoming games give them the opportunity to secure a treble.
