What a joy in the Blue part of Manchester as Manchester City won their second Premier League title in three seasons. As the EPL has always gone down to the wire to decide the winner, Manchester City made comfort of themselves as they won 2-0 to move two points ahead of second place Liverpool who came from a goal down to record a 2-1 win over Newcastle. A goal in each half by Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany were enough to clinch the title for City and their delighted manager, Manuel Pellegrini. As referee Martin Artkinson blew his whistle for full time, it was all joy as the Citizens fans came onto the pitch to celebrate with the players and staff. The joy was multiplied as Premier League Chairman, Richard Scudamore handed over the trophy to Manchester City skipper, Vincent Kompany after the players have received their league medal. The victory at the Etihad does not mean that was the only game this weekend. Nine other EPL matches went on at the same time City were clinching the 2013/2014 league title. At the Hawthorns, WestBromich Albion lost 2-1 to Stoke City but still kept their premiership status next season. Goals from Charlie Adam and an own goal by Gary Maculey gave Stoke the win despite a consolation from Stephane Sessegnon. In the other games, Fulham drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace with Cauley Woodrow and Chris David netting for Fulham and Dwight Gayle after netting a brace against Liverpool on Monday continued with a brace against Fulham. Swansea saw off Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light. Fabio Borini netted for the host but goals from Nathan Dyer, Marvin Emnes and Wilfried Bony sent Swansea to 12th on the log. At the KC stadium, Hull city succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Everton. James Maccarthy and Romelu Lukaku did the damage for the Toffees. Also, Aston Villa was hammered by Tottenham Hotspurs by 3-0 with Paulinho, Emmanuel Adebayor and an own goal by Nathan Baker doing the hammering. Manchester United hopes of a place in the Europa League were vanished as they drew 1-1 with Southampton at the St. Mary’s. A Rickie Lambert first half goal was cancelled out by a Juan Mata clinical executed free kick. In the other three games, Norwich City joined Cardiff City and Fulham as relegated clubs as they lost 2-0 to Arsenal. Goals by Aaron Ramsey and Carl Jenkinson sent Norwich City to the drop. Chelsea came from a goal down to beat relegated bound Cardiff City 2-1. A powerful deflected strike by Craig Bellamy was cancelled out by Andre Schurrle after just a minute of entering the pitch and a goal by Fernando Torres in the space of three minutes to hold the grip of third place finish. In the last game, Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Newcastle United 2-1 to stay second. A first half own goal by Martin Skrtel was overturned by goals from Daniel Agger and Daniel Sturridge in three minutes all coming from free kicks effected by Steven Gerrard. Congratulations to the Blue part of Manchester for winning the title. And to the relegated clubs, better luck next time.
The chapter of the EPL 2013/2014 closes.
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