Manchester City 3-1 West Ham United: Foden double seals unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title for Cityzens

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top flight title with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday, defeating rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season as fans turned the pitch into a sea of blue.

Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in the sunshine at the Etihad Stadium, before a stunning bicycle kick from Mohammed Kudus before halftime brought West Ham back into contention.

However, Rodri sealed the victory with a low 59th-minute shot from outside the area, giving Pep Guardiola's side a record sixth title in seven years. Fans danced in their seats, singing "Champions again!" and "Are you watching Arsenal?"

Arsenal could have won the Premier League title if City had dropped points in one of the most closely contested title races in history. However, the Londoners' 2-1 victory against Everton was in vain, leaving them two points behind.

City have the chance to complete the double when they face Manchester United in the FA Cup final next Saturday.

Foden's already brilliant season got even better when he arrowed the ball into the top corner in the second minute, followed by a fine team move to score the second in the 18th.

"It's so hard to put into words what we've done today," Foden said. "No team has ever done it. You see what it means to the fans and it means to us. Working all year for this moment."

"I thought today we just looked confident and just played our football and in the end it paid off."

The 23-year-old midfielder has 19 league goals this season and six Premier League titles, making him one of England's best hopes for the Euros in Germany.

At the final whistle, the home fans poured onto the pitch, some releasing blue flares in celebration, while the players hugged each other in joy.

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