The Title Comes Back To Manchester

Needing far less drama in three years, City were able to put hands on their second title in three years when they beat West Ham 2-0 yesterday.

The songs and the chanting by the Manchester City fans started well before the final whistle. After it blew, the Manchester City fans set off blue flares and stormed into the field in thousands. The proud manager, Manuel Pellegrini was tossed into the air by his jubilant players.

The Men-In-Blue were able to bring the title home with goals from Samir Nasri and captain Vincent Kompany on the final day. This meant that Liverpool's 2-1 win over over New Castle was meaningless as the Manchester club finished 2 points ahead of the Merseyside club.

"It's my first season at the Premier League and I was able to do a lot of things here. It's amazing that we are here in just a single year"...Manuel Pellegrini. 

For a club who has played in the shadows of the neighboring club, Manchester United, the champions of last season, it is an achievement that the City fans have got to celebrate for their league win only for the forth time in their history of 134 years but, second time in three years.

Last time in 2012, City won the league on the goal difference from Manchester United when they came from behind to beat Queens Park Rangers on the final day.

"You cant really repeat what has happened in the past. But this time we were strong and gave our best" City Goalkeeper, Joe Hart said. 

15 years ago, City were playing in the third tier of the English football but the club's fortunes transformed after the influx of the Abu Dhabi cash in 2008. Making this victory a more sweeter one was the fact that last May, Manchester United finished 11 points ahead of the Men-in-Blue, but this season they unfortunately finished fighting for the Europa League position on the seventh spot.

The Pellegrini club was on the top for only 15 days but, for the time which was most important. The 60-year old Chiliean manager ended his first season at City with a blast. Having won the Capital One Cup earlier in March, he stunned European football with a double-trophy haul at City.

The title looked to slip out of the hands of the Manchester behemoths when they lost to Liverpool at Anfield. But towards the end, Liverpool slipped when they lost against Chelsea and then faced a draw against Crystal Palace. This meant that City needed only a draw at the Etihad to secure the title.

Nasri scored the opener for his side on the 39th minute and then Vincent Kompany added his name to the score sheet with his short range effort just after the break.

The challenge for City is to retain their title for the first time in their history and show electrifying performances in the Premier League as well as the Champions League. Do you think City can retain their title next year?