MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his third Premier League title was the toughest he had won so far.
“This has been a season and a Premier League title like no other,” the Spaniard said.
“This was the hardest one. We will always remember this season for the way that we won. I am so proud to be the manager here and of this group of players.
“They are so special. To come through this season – with all the restrictions and difficulties we’ve faced – and show the consistency we have is remarkable,” he added.
A compressed campaign, caused by the stoppage to last season, made for a gruelling schedule with little respite.
But the former Barcelona boss said his players had risen to the challenge. “It is relentless. Every single day, they are there, fighting for success, trying always to be better. They have been so, so resilient,” he said.