PHOTO: The moment Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions

This is the time when Manchester City were crowned champions of the Premier League.

Sitting together as a squad, the stars of City’s treble hunt huddled together as they watched Arsenal, who have become fierce opponents this season, take on Nottingham Forest in a game they couldn’t lose to keep the race for the title alive. qualification.

But lose they did. Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal as Forest cruised to a 1-0 win at the City Ground, both cementing their place in the Premier League for another season and at the same time ending the title race for good.

The likes of Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva can be seen counting down the seconds as the referee waited to blow the final whistle. The trio, surrounded by their teammates, broke out in frenzied celebrations as full-time and their third successive Premier League title were confirmed.

Of course, Pep Guardiola’s side went into the weekend needing just one win from three games to clinch the title, hosting Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. But, in the end, they claimed the prize without even kicking a ball.

Phil Foden (pictured) was among the stars to celebrate when Arsenal lost to Nottingham Forest

Jack Grealish (centre) was airborne for joy as City sealed their third successive title

City continued their celebrations on social media, with Haaland, wHo is the season going to end as the top scorer in top flight history, leading the way.

He took to Instagram immediately as City’s celebrations began, pictured next to a graphic of a Premier League trophy, in a design that had clearly been done ahead of time.

The prolific, record-breaking striker sent a motivational message along with his post. He says: ‘he always gives his best. Always believe. It’s worth it. GO CITY!

Midfielders Kevin De Bruyne, who has been so crucial to City’s title fight, and Foden posted similar images, while defender Aymeric Laporte took to Instagram to post a picture of himself celebrating.

Alongside Laporte’s post, he wrote: ‘OTHER (OTHER, OTHER, OTHER, OTHER) ONE. Credit to absolutely everyone involved from top to bottom. Every one of use fought for this. More to come soon, hopefully, but we can already be proud of this one. GO CITY!!’

A banner was also erected outside the Etihad Stadium shortly after City were confirmed champions, showing captain Ilkay Gundogan with the rest of his Premier League-winning side.

Fans also began to congregate outside the stadium immediately after Arsenal’s loss to Forest.

Prolific striker Erling Haaland immediately took to social media as the celebrations began.

Aymeric Laporte posted on Instagram celebrating Arsenal’s loss to Nottingham Forest

Within minutes of City’s latest feat, a banner was erected outside the Etihad Stadium.

Fans immediately began congregating outside the stadium following Arsenal’s defeat.

As impressive as Haaland’s goals have been this season, Guardiola’s decision to go from 4-3-3 to start the ruthless run of form that saw him roll up his protégé, Mikel Arteta.

With the top flight now sealed, the club’s eyes will unsurprisingly turn to completing the remaining components of a potential treble that is on the line.

First, on June 3, they will face Manchester United in the FA Cup final, before taking on Inter Milan for a chance to win a first Champions League title seven days later in Istanbul.

But first, Chelsea at home on Sunday afternoon, where the celebrations will continue.