Chapter 1: What are the key moments of Manchester City's title celebrations?
Dean Hoyle knows it. The players know it. The fans know it. Huddersfield Town are a point closer to staying in the Premier League. Brilliant performance here to Hull City today. Matthijs Jorgensen now with Jeff Shreves. Matthias, bearing the situation you're in, coming in, nobody gave you a chance of getting anything here today. What sort of result is that? Yeah, it's great.
Coming in here, we had a belief that we can keep the clean sheet and I think the boys did brilliant. I think we all did brilliant and, of course, need a little bit of luck in a tough place like this, but we got it and we're, of course, really happy with the point. You say you believed. How was it on the nerves as the game counted down? Well, of course, you look up at the clock and...
It seems to go slower and slower, but I think we have the belief all the way through, and, yeah, we come away with a salt. You also had a couple of decent chances. You could have won it. Yeah, well, you can't be too greedy, so we'll take the point, and then we'll go on from there. What was the plan going into the game? It was actually to go up and press them high.
I think we did a good job doing that the first 30 minutes. Then we got a little bit tired and then we came out in the second half and of course we were pressured down in our half. But I think the way we doubled up on the sides with their really good wingers, the plan turned out to be a great one. You say you got a little tired. Just how hard work is it chasing a team like Manchester City?
It's horrible. It's horrible, but when it's all said and done and you come away with a clean sheet, it's worth it. How valuable will this point be in terms of survival? Not maybe just the point, but the confidence it can give you for your remaining games. Yeah, definitely. The confidence is the most important thing. Of course, we want to add to our tally every week and...
Yeah, this point, this confidence that we take from here just knows that we can get a point against the best in the league. So we should get it against the fourth, fifth or sixth or whatever they are on the table. How strong is the belief now, after today, that you can stay up? It's as strong as it's been all year long. Well done today. Thank you. Well done indeed.
Graeme Souness, Thierry Henry and Jamie Rennap are here, pitch side now. We just have to wait a few moments for the Premier League to get the presentation ceremony ready for Man City to get their hands on the title. While they do that, we'll reflect on what was actually a really good point for Huddersfield, Graeme.
How deserving were they?
Great point. They gave their manager everything. The first 20 minutes, I saw they were really good. They managed to get on the front foot, pressed City, made City make mistakes. But I think it was a good time to play City. It's hard. I've been in this situation. You know, you've won the title. It's hard. If you just drop your effort levels by 2% or 3%, you might not be effective.
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Chapter 2: How did Pep Guardiola's leadership contribute to the team's success?
And they've seen today, if you press City, you can make it difficult for them. The result was all about Huddersfield. After now, it's going to be all about Man City. Absolutely. It wasn't Manchester City's day, but it absolutely has been their season. And when we come back, we will celebrate it with Manchester City and their fans as they get their hands on the Premier League trophy.
Well, this is the moment Manchester City fans have been waiting for, the moment they were hoping for since the day Pep Guardiola walked into the Etihad Stadium. City fans thought they had their man. It's taken two seasons, but it's all come to fruition this time round in spectacular style. A recap here with Graham Souness, Thierry Henry and Jamie Redknapp.
You can see the stages set behind us where City will lift the trophy for the 2017-18 season in just a couple of minutes' time. And then hopefully one or two of those title-winning players and manager will come and speak to us live pitch side here at the Etihad. Remember, still to come on Super Sunday, Chelsea against Liverpool in the race to the top four and the farewell to Arsene Wenger.
But Thierry, how deserving have Manchester City been this season?
I mean, we said it already, you know, they're still on. They didn't do it today, but they can beat so many records and the way they did it. I mean, I said it so many times. I know people will tell me that there's not only one way to win titles, but that's the way I like to see the way they've been playing. They've been so dominant. Their mentality was right.
How many times they won a game at the end of the game when they were tested. But for me, it's the way they played the game, starting with Edison and the way they were just passing the ball on the ground and opening teams at Wales.
But this is what they play for, Graham. This kind of atmosphere, this kind of celebration. How many players, you know, get to experience this? You've won the title, you're celebrating in front of your own fans, it just doesn't get better. You know, if you go back a couple of years, you know, it didn't go to plan the first year for Pep. The second year, it was big time, not just the football.
You know, they showed a togetherness through the difficult times. They're going to places that are not very glamorous for some of these players. But they did it to win those games. And that's what really separates the men from the boys, that they can get themselves together.
in a place where they can win against teams whose cup final is for them but not for the city and if you win a league it says a lot about your character both individually and collectively this is a real team and they've set the benchmark really for every other team just move your hand up on that microphone Graham so you're cutting off the aerial there so for every other team that thinks they can win this Premier League next year they've set the benchmark
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Chapter 3: What insights do players share about their experiences during the season?
He knows the game. He knows what it's like to be in the Manchester area. You know, he deserves his success. You know, great for him to be involved in this. But a lot of the ambassadors here as well that have stuck with the club. And they're trying to create something here. Very special.
Fantastic.
something they're very good at seemingly look after all players which is you know for a big club like this now that says a lot about them and mikhaila teta was amongst that as well and he's of course being talked about for a very big job himself It takes a full team, though, doesn't it, Thierry? I mean, you would have worked with some of these guys, presumably at Barcelona.
It's not just about the manager with Pep Guardiola.
Maybe not that amount of people, and I'm sure Graeme less than me, because when you're looking at the amount of people that are in the back room, or staff, or however you want to call them these days, sports science and whatnot, things that for sure you didn't have, and I didn't have also back in the days, and we still managed to win titles. Right.
But anyway, anyhow, yes, it's very important to have those guys in and around the club because those are the guys that are helping the players to get better through stuff that we don't see sometimes. And that's why they're going to come out first and also get their hands on the trophy at the end and get a chance to enjoy this moment.
I can't wait to see what the summer brings. You know, Graham was talking about it. I said it. How do they strengthen? What do they need to add to this already fantastic team? It's not an easy job, Graham, is it? But there's no doubt at all. When you won titles, you did it every year with Liverpool. Yeah, but no doubt they will strengthen. Now is the time to strengthen.
They're a good bit in front. Points would suggest that, what they got this year. Now is the time to strengthen. You're putting another marker down. We're not happy. I can remember Bob Paisley was never happy with just one European Cup, one league. He was never happy.
He was always looking to go out and maybe replace someone who was the wrong side of 30 or some people he thought weren't good enough. This is the time to do it. Invest now while you're at the top.
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Chapter 4: How did Vincent Kompany reflect on his journey with Manchester City?
It does matter. Look at them. Dancing like they've never seen something before, like that trophy. Some of them have never seen that trophy before, obviously. But look at the joy. They've won it before, obviously. Not today. But the trophy makes it extra special when you know you're about to touch it. They're just like kids. It's nice to see.
You know, normally a season pans out, you start pre-season, you think you've got a chance, you start well, there's a few hiccups along the way, and you've got to regroup and go again. Not this lot, as I'm saying, I can only think the Liverpool game away from home, late in the season when maybe a bit of doubt crept in, these have been fantastic.
They've been up for the big challenges, they've met each one of us that came along, and they were more than a match. Thoroughly deserved, a great, great team. You could tell they're one of the best teams I've seen in the Premier League. The best or one of the best, did you say? It's very noisy here. Back to back. Let's see what they do next year. Jamie, you can tell the spirit between themselves.
They must love playing together. Absolutely. Why wouldn't you? When you look at the way they play the game, they've got a lovely blend in the team. They've got the English core, like Carl Walker. Fabian Delft deserves a special mention. Raheem Sterling. Players that have learned so much this season.
But I just look at the manager and I think what he's done here and how he's taken them to that next level. I think Pep deserves so much credit because they've got such a great work ethic as well. That's what they do. They work hard for each other. They're unselfish. A wonderful football team. That's what we touched on, isn't it? It's easy to look at them when they're on the ball.
And how smart and cute they are with the ball. But the work they put in when they haven't got the ball. They're all up the pitch together, hunting that ball, winning it in opposition's last third. They're more than just all technically gifted players. They're willing players. Players who want to get better. And they have got better this year from last year.
And the argument is they'll be better again next year. And back comes the manager, doesn't it, Thierry? That drive, that intensity.
and he's already thinking about next season. But what I like the most is what Vincent Koppany did when he asked him to come and leave the cup with him. Because I think we witnessed one of the best midfielder players we've ever seen. in this league. I don't know if we're ever going to see one like him. What he used to do was just outstanding.
And we all can say that might be one of his last games. He might not be here or surely not be here next year. And what Vincent Kompany did for him just there is just priceless.
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Chapter 5: What challenges did Manchester City face throughout the season?
It blinds you. But the impact of the gaffer was massive and the team has been so willing to learn, willing to implement it every single week. We've had many players that were on and off and it's almost like it's been... having no impact on the season whatsoever and that means the squad is good and that means that the coaching staff is doing a great job.
Have you worked with anyone with that intensity before? That drive like Pep Guardiola? No, but I personally needed it and I think this team needed it.
I hope you can hear me. I know in the past you've suffered with some injuries. Did you wonder if you'd ever get these moments again?
No. I didn't doubt it for one second. I knew from the very first moment of any injury I've had in the past, this moment can still come. And you want to be a part of it.
and i i had an interview not long ago with one of my teammates and he said the the thing he respected the most to me is the fact that 24 hours after any injury i have i'm so positive again and and that for me meant so much and that's how i'm always going to be in my life so this is worth every single minute in the gym congratulations listen there's the bottle go get some revenge another match yeah it's empty now well done
As Vincent Kompany goes off to have more champagne, perhaps drink a little bit. Let's bring in Pep Guardiola. I'll share your microphone with you, Pep. Congratulations. You've had so many of these moments before. Why does this feel so special?
It's the Premier League. England is special. It's so tough. Today we saw it, and that's why. It's like, OK, we got it.
We did it. Did you ever have any doubt, though, Pep? And people were asking questions last year about whether you could win this way. Did you ever doubt it?
Of course, you never know you're going to win. Nobody knows. But I didn't have doubts about what you have to do or try to do, because the defeat is part of the competition, so it's nothing special. So you win, you lose, but always you have to try to do what you believe. But when we start the season, we believe, okay, we're going to try, but I didn't know we were able to win.
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Chapter 6: How are Manchester City players preparing for the future?
Brilliant, let's go again. Again? Again. When you've dreamt about it for so long, what is it like, the final moment, we actually go up and get the medal? It's a champagne day, as we can see. No, like, you know, when we found out we won it, it was a couple of weeks till we got the trophy, so it didn't really feel that real.
You know, they've said you've won it, but now we've actually lifted it and it's an amazing feeling. Tell us how much this manager's pushed you to this. Every day. He's not let the standards slip at all. Every day he's been wanting to improve us individually and as a team. And it's credit to him and his staff. He'd never say that it's just about him or his staff. It's a collective.
Everyone's out here, you can see the staff there. And I think that's why we've gelled so well together. Raheem, it's all about silky football, breaking records, but how much has this team got steel? How many times have you dug out results to become champions? Yeah, over the course of the season, there's been testing moments for us.
We've been losing games, we've been enjoying games, and we've needed a win at difficult moments, and we've done it the majority of the time, and it's been a great fight back. You can see from our team spirit throughout the whole season that we've been great, and I think we deserve it massively. Go on, enjoy the celebrations, boys. Well, they're just all taking in these moments.
It seems like chaos on the pitch, but every single fan is still inside the stadium, really taking up these wonderful moments in this gorgeous sunshine in Manchester today. We're just talking about... Thierry was just mentioning about Yaya Torres. We've not mentioned him so far. What a player he's been for this club as well.
one of the great midfield players unfortunately when you get to the end you create you sometimes forget but when they won their first title just see him marauding up the pitch like a big buffalo with skill you know amazing player i know your favorite barcelona you love the big man thierry listen i think people are going to realize obviously when he's not going to be around how great he was listen i played with him at barcelona i saw him
Training with us at Arsenal, people don't know that a lot. The two brothers were at Arsenal, Kolo stayed, Yaya couldn't stay, then he went in Ukraine. Anyway, you can play Yaya right back, centre-back, like he did with Barcelona in the final of the Champions League. Midfielder, higher. He has that knowledge to understand the game, but he has something very particular.
He could take that ball and decide the game on his own. And you don't see a lot of players like that in and around. And listen, he has been more than... People are going to say I'm biased. I am. He was outstanding. And what a player he has been for the league and for this team.
And clearly hugely popular as well in that Manchester City dressing room. You saw the reaction when he went on the podium. It was a pile-on. All on Yaya. He's speaking now to Jeff Shreves. Yaya, it's the third time you've done this, but does it feel just as special?
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Chapter 7: What role does team spirit play in Manchester City's success?
What a legend. Brilliant servant to Manchester City. He's been wonderful to see in English football as well. This looks like a moment for the backrooms. Enjoying their moment too. They've been going round the pitch, taking the adulation of these fans. Let's get more reaction this very second though. David Silva has just spoken to Jeff Shreves. David, number three.
How does this compare with the others? Yeah, this is, you know, a big one for me because, you know, my son, what happened with him. I'm so happy because he's getting better and we got the title, so I can't ask for more. It's the perfect end for the season to you, as you say, health in your family and the title, winner's medal. But for you personally this season, you seem to have got younger.
Pep seems to have brought the best out of you. Yeah, because the team played so well as well, that helped me.
I feel OK, I feel good. Even, you know, I had to travel to Spain and back to England, so it was a tough time for me, but we got it, you know? We got the champion, we are very happy.
I don't think there's no question about the team spirit, is there? Congratulations, well done. Thank you. Great, great way to end an interview. I want to explore what Pep Guardiola was talking about, and Vincent Komeny was talking about that hunger, Thierry, and defending the trophy. I'm not saying that because we're here at City. We're here at City.
We're here at City. We didn't do it. We didn't do it. We're here at City. We're here at City. We're here at City. We're here at City. We're here at City. We're here at City. We're here at City. at Arsenal holding a title. It is not that easy. And sometimes it comes from within. So you need to fight with yourself and make sure that you can do it again. But I think they're not far from it.
He will never get tired of this, Willi Pep Guardiola. Seven league titles in his nine seasons. Just an extraordinary achievement. And yes, he won three at the Bounce at Barcelona, three on the Bounce at Bayern. That is the challenge here now with this Manchester City team.
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