Manchester City have clinched their third Premier League title in four years following Manchester United’s defeat to Leicester at Old Trafford. Here the PA news agency looks at five games crucial to their success.

November 28: Burnley, won 5-0, Etihad Stadium

Riyad Mahrez did most of the damage as City thrashed Burnley
Riyad Mahrez did most of the damage as City thrashed Burnley (Michael Regan/PA)

December 19: Southampton, won 1-0, St Mary’s Stadium

Raheem Sterling notched the winner as City won at Southampton
Raheem Sterling notched the winner as City won at Southampton (Adrian Dennis/PA)

January 3: Chelsea, won 3-1, Stamford Bridge

City were ruthless at Stamford Bridge
City were ruthless at Stamford Bridge (Shaun Botteril/PA)

February 7: Liverpool, won 4-1, Anfield

Ilkay Gundogan (left) scored twice as City finally won at Anfield
Ilkay Gundogan (left) scored twice as City finally won at Anfield (Jon Super/PA)

March 10: Southampton, won 5-2, Etihad Stadium

City saw a 21-game winning run in all competitions come to an end with a derby loss to Manchester United on March 7 but quickly got back on track three days later. Mahrez and De Bruyne both scored twice as Saints were put to the sword, with Gundogan also on target once again. A lot of attention centred on a penalty not given after Foden appeared to be taken out by Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, but that was ultimately inconsequential. The win put City 14 points clear and it seemed all over bar the shouting.

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