Pep Guardiola's Emotional Reaction After Helping Man City Retain the Premier League Title

Pep Guardiola's Emotional Reaction After Helping Man City Retain the Premier League Title

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Pep Guardiola was overcome with emotions after leading Manchester City to their eighth Premier League title
  • The Spaniard was in a flood of tears shortly after the final whistle of City's meeting against Aston Villa
  • City had come from two goals down to secure a 3-2 comeback victory as they conquered English football once again

Man City boss Pep Guardiola was reduced to tears after helping the club retain the Premier League title on Sunday, May 22.

The title race had to be decided on the final day of the 2021/22 season after an epic run by City and Liverpool that had seen the two teams separated by just a point with a game to go.

Pep Guardiola kisses the Premier League trophy after the EPL match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Matt McNulty.
Pep Guardiola kisses the Premier League trophy after the EPL match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Matt McNulty.
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Having been held to a disappointing draw by West Ham United in their previous outing, SunSport reports Guardiola's men needed to win their final fixture against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium to secure the domestic trophy.

On their part, Liverpool also needed to see off Wolves at Anfield and pray that City falters against Villa to stand any chance of winning the crown.

Man City comes out on top

However, the Citizens were able to see off Villa at home after a nerve-wracking clash that saw them come from two goals down to win 3-2.

Matty Cash scored the opener for the Villans in the 37th minute before Philippe Coutinho doubled the advantage in the 69th minute.

Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri sprung into action soon after to inspire City to a dramatic comeback, with the latter netting a brace.

City's thrilling victory was enough to earn them their eighth league crown as Liverpool were forced to settle for a second-place finish.

Pep Guardiola in tears after Man City's title triumph

And as the final whistle blew to mark the end of a nervy evening, Guardiola let all the emotions on the pitch.

The cameras zoomed on the Spaniard who was in a flood of tears having won his fourth Premier League title by just a point.

Pep was embraced by City’s coaches as wild celebrations broke out across the stadium, with tears streaming down his face.

Thomas Tuchel names five teams who will challenge for the EPL

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has predicted next season's Premier League title race will be more competitive.

Tuchel backed Liverpool and Manchester City to continue their dominance but added three more teams who he feels stand an equal chance of winning the title.

The German boss listed Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur among the teams who can challenge City and Liverpool for the crown.

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