Pep Guardiola pays the ultimate tribute to Man City

Three goals inside five minutes ensured Man City a 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa to seal a fourth title in five years.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has branded his team as ‘legends’ after retaining the Premier League title.

From two goals down, Man City scored three times within a five-minute period in the second half of Sunday’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa. Substitute Ilkay Gundogan scored on either side of a strike from Rodri. The result enabled the Etihad hosts to pip Liverpool – who defeated Wolves 3-1 on the same day – to the league glory by one point.

In doing so, Guardiola’s men have now won the Premier League title four times in the past five seasons.

“We are legends. When you win four in five, then it’s because these guys are so special. We will be remembered,” said Guardiola after the final whistle.

“We won with 100 points, second one at Brighton, winning at home with our people is the best.”

Guardiola praises Liverpool

The Catalan was also quick to praise the efforts of rivals Liverpool, who pushed Man City all the way in the title race. In fact, for the second time in just four seasons, the two clubs finished a point apart.

“I’ve never seen a team like Liverpool in my life. I know it’s tough, but they helped us become a better team season by season,” Guardiola added.

“We want to win. I have the feeling that the rivals are tough and they will be more tough next season. Today I have no energy to think about next season. We are champions again! We will defend our crown again and again.”