Champions of England: Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the second time in three seasons after beating West Ham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium
Jubilation: Vincent Kompany lifts the Premier League trophy to mark the end of a magnificent season for City
Happy chaps: Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany and Joe Hart pose for a selfie in the changing room
Master and commander: Captain Vincent Kompany and manager Manuel Pellegrini parade the trophy bedecked in blue ribbons again
Airborne: The players grab hold of Manuel Pellegrini to throw him in the air
It had looked as though Liverpool would be crowned champions for the first time in 24 years when they beat City on April 13, but a consistent run of form from City, who had games in hand, delivered them another title.
In the end, a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea on April 27 and two dropped points against Crystal Palace last Monday saw them stumble at the final hurdle.
Speaking after Kompany had lifted the trophy to rapturous noise, Pellegrini said: 'It was very special, it is my first year here in England and it has now been easy. I think that I manage a great group of players and great fans.
Words of thanks: This City supporter showed his appreciation to Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard for slipping against Chelsea and allowing Demba Ba to score a vital goal
Invasion: Thousands of City fans stream on to the pitch at the Etihad Stadium after the full-time whistle
Smokin': Fans storm the pitch to mob their heroes after the title is secured on the final afternoon
What a day: Two City supporters celebrate on the pitch after the 2-0 win over West Ham
