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Simon Mullock

Ilkay Gundogan becomes first Man City star to speak out on title win after Arsenal defeat

Manchester City became only the fifth English club to win three successive titles this Saturday.

Pep Guardiola’s men were confirmed as champions when Nottingham Forest ended Arsenal's slim hopes of catching the Blues by beating the Gunners 1-0 at the City Ground.

It is City’s fifth title in six seasons - and they now go in search of the Treble when they face rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup Final and Inter Milan in the Champions League Final.

Captain Ilkay Gundogan will lift the trophy after City face Chelsea at the Etihad.

Gundogan said: “To have helped the club win a third straight Premier League title is something very special.

“The Premier League is, without doubt, the most demanding and competitive league in the world - so that tells you everything about what an achievement this is.

“This squad is so talented and so special and to have been captain this season has been an enormous privilege. I would also like to thank Pep, all the backroom staff and everyone who works across this football club.

“Every single day they help provide us as players with everything we need in order to try to be successful.

“There is no way we could have won this title without all their support.”

City have put together a 14-game unbeaten run to overcome Arsenal after the Gunners led the table by 11 points at one point.

Mikel Arteta’s men collapsed under the pressure exerted by Guardiola’s side.

Captain Ilkay Gundogan will lift the trophy after Man City face Chelsea at the Etihad (Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)

They join Huddersfield, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as the only clubs to have lifted the title in three successive seasons.

Gundogan added: “To have won this trophy three times in a row and five times in six years is incredible.

“That quality and consistency helps sum up what Manchester City stand for and ensures the Club will continue to strive for success going forward.

“It has been a season I will never forget.

“Hopefully winning the Premier League title again is a fitting way for us to say thank you to our fans.”

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