Manchester City win unprecedented fourth Premier League in a row as they beat West Ham 3-1 on final day as red half of Liverpool pays tribute to Jurgen Klopp on manager's last day

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Manchester City have today won an unprecedented fourth Premier League title in a row after sweeping aside West Ham in a 3-1 win.

It is City's six league title in seven seasons as they went on a sensational run of 10 consecutive wins in the final weeks of the season. 

It extinguished Arsenal's hopes of picking up their first Premier League title since the Gunners' Invincible season in 2003/04. 

Meanwhile, there were emotional scenes at Anfield as a somber looking Jurgen Klopp, dressed in a mournful black, led out Liverpool to You'll Never Walk Alone for the last time. 

The German blew kisses to the crowd at the final whistle as he won his last game in charge - the first Liverpool manager to do so since 1928 - in a 2-0 win over Wolves with Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah scoring the goals. 

Mohammed Salah had a chance to add a third in the 68th minute but his curling effort was sensationally tipped over the bar by Wolves' Portuguese stopper Jose Sa. 

Cameras focused on Klopp ahead of kick-off as Liverpool supporters sang their pre-match anthem ahead of the final day clash with Wolves.

Klopp appeared visibly emotional on the touchline, with the 56-year-old trying to hold back tears.

Spanish midfielder Rodri sealed a historic win for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's won an unprecedented fourth league title in a row

Spanish midfielder Rodri sealed a historic win for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's won an unprecedented fourth league title in a row

Spanish midfielder Rodri sealed a historic win for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's won an unprecedented fourth league title in a row

Phil Foden scores City's second goal of the game during a 3-1 win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium

Phil Foden scores City's second goal of the game during a 3-1 win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium 

It was heartbreak for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side as they missed out on winning their first title since 2003/04, despite a 2-1 win over Everton at the Emirates on the final day

It was heartbreak for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side as they missed out on winning their first title since 2003/04, despite a 2-1 win over Everton at the Emirates on the final day

Foden had scored with a rocket into the top corner after 79 seconds to settle the nerves

Foden had scored with a rocket into the top corner after 79 seconds to settle the nerves 

City fans were in party mode after Foden's strike, but Mohammed Kudas's stunning 43rd minute overhead kick ensured a nervy start to the second half

City fans were in party mode after Foden's strike, but Mohammed Kudas's stunning 43rd minute overhead kick ensured a nervy start to the second half 

Kyle Walker walked out of the tunnel with his four sons, cradling his baby boy Rezon, who was born last month, as he introduced him to the thousands of fans

Kyle Walker walked out of the tunnel with his four sons, cradling his baby boy Rezon, who was born last month, as he introduced him to the thousands of fans

The Premier League trophy is seen with Manchester City ribbons after Guardiola's men won 3-1 against West Ham

The Premier League trophy is seen with Manchester City ribbons after Guardiola's men won 3-1 against West Ham

In Manchester it was the blue half celebrating once again with newly crowned Player of the Season Phil Foden showcasing just why he should be the first name on the team sheet for England manager Gareth Southgate at the Euros this summer. 

Foden fired Pep Guardiola's side ahead after just 79 seconds with a rocket into the top corner to send the City faithful into hysterics.

And it looked like being a comfortable afternoon when Foden struck again 18 minutes later with a sweeping strike to take his tally for the season to 19 goals and send the Etihad Stadium into title party mode. 

However, Mohammed Kudus's spectacular overhead kick for West Ham two minutes before half time to ensure a nail-biting second half. 

Any doubts were extinguished on the hour mark by Spanish midfielder Rodri whose 18 yard side-footed shot snuck under the the Hammers' despairing goalkeeper Areola. 

Erling Haaland should have made it four in the 84th minute but he misjudged the flight of a corner as the ball hit his shoulder and skewed wide from six yards out. 

At the final whistle City fans invadedthe pitch as a jubilant Foden told Sky Sports: 'I think now we've got ourselves in the history books, no team has ever done it. You can see what it means to us and what it means to the fans. 

'Now we can say we are the first team to do it.' 

Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to the departing Klopp on the Anfield pitch at the final whistle. 

The match always promised to be an emotional occasion for Klopp and Liverpool fans as the legendary manager ends his nine and a half years in charge of the club.

Supporters had lined the streets around Anfield ahead of the match greet the team bus and show their support to Klopp.

Manchester City fans invade the pitch at the Etihad after their side's historic Premier League title win

Manchester City fans invade the pitch at the Etihad after their side's historic Premier League title win 

City fans on the pitch at the final whistle

City fans on the pitch at the final whistle 

Fans set off red smoke flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their last home match of the season. 

Reds supporters were heard chanting as the team bus drove past as the atmosphere grew before a memorable occasion at Anfield.

Liverpool shared a clip of supporters greeting the bus on social media, with the club writing 'A special welcome to Anfield for Jürgen's Reds'.

Klopp was expected to receive a significant and emotional send-off at Anfield having etched himself into Liverpool's history as one of the club's great managers.

In nine memorable years at Anfield, Klopp became the first manager in the club's history to win up the Premier League, European Cup, FA Cup and League Cup.

He also won the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

His trophy haul would have been greater than seven without having Pep Guardiola's Manchester City as formidable rivals.

Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers as manager on October 8, 2015, and this afternoon's clash with Wolves was his 489th match in charge of the Reds.

Jurgen Klopp hugs Trent Alexander-Arnold on the pitch after his final game in charge against Wolves

Jurgen Klopp hugs Trent Alexander-Arnold on the pitch after his final game in charge against Wolves 

Liverpool supporters show their appreciation for Klopp as they hold aloft a banner which reads 'Jurgen Lives Forever'

Liverpool supporters show their appreciation for Klopp as they hold aloft a banner which reads 'Jurgen Lives Forever' 

The 56-year-old German tightly embraces Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in emotional scenes at Anfield

The 56-year-old German tightly embraces Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in emotional scenes at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp appeared visibly emotional ahead of his final match in charge of Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp appeared visibly emotional ahead of his final match in charge of Liverpool

Klopp turned to the crowd to thank supporters for their support ahead of the clash with Wolves

Klopp turned to the crowd to thank supporters for their support ahead of the clash with Wolves

Liverpool fans spelled out the message 'Danke Jurgen YNWA' as the teams prepared for kick off

Liverpool fans spelled out the message 'Danke Jurgen YNWA' as the teams prepared for kick off

Liverpool supporters lined the streets as the team bus made its way to Anfield ahead of kick off

Liverpool supporters lined the streets as the team bus made its way to Anfield ahead of kick off

Supporters set off red smoke flares as they welcome Jurgen Klopp for his final match in charge

Supporters set off red smoke flares as they welcome Jurgen Klopp for his final match in charge

Fans lined the streets to give Klopp a send off ahead of the home match against Wolves

Fans lined the streets to give Klopp a send off ahead of the home match against Wolves

Klopp will be bidding to end his time in charge of Liverpool with one final victory

Klopp will be bidding to end his time in charge of Liverpool with one final victory

The match against Wolves will be Klopp's 489th and final one as manager of Liverpool

The match against Wolves will be Klopp's 489th and final one as manager of Liverpool

Several banners and murals have been placed over Liverpool in tribute to the ongoing boss

Several banners and murals have been placed over Liverpool in tribute to the ongoing boss

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk appeared teary eyed as he told Sky Sports that he had been a 'very emotional day'.  

'It was always going to be a tough afternoon for everyone. We wanted to do our job, then we could be very emotional - and we will be,' he said.

'It was difficult but we did it. You can't prepare for these moments where these things happen. Overall it's been a good day and he deserves every bit of love he gets at the moment.'

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