Man Utd's shock loss to West Brom confirmed the inevitable after last week's derby defeat, and now the title holders can initiate an era of supremacy
There are five matches yet to contest before this campaign officially ends but Manchester City have already claimed the Premier League title and can legitimately regard themselves as favourites for next season’s trophy already.
Pep Guardiola’s outfit boast quality across the field, tactical coherence in the dugout and a great deal more stability than any of the other contending clubs.
Guardiola has channelled last season’s frustrations, from errant goalkeeping to wayward finishing, into a blueprint for success.