The English Premier League will come to an end this weekend where Manchester City is on course to win the second title in three years after Wednesdays 4-0 victory over Aston Villa. With Chelsea out of contention it means Man city needs only a draw to seal the title due to goal superiority. Manager Manuel Pellegrini said after the match against Aston Villa that City will go out all for a win against West Ham and will not play for a draw. Cities patience was key to the teams victory against Villa’s with the visitors’ stubborn rearguard holding out until the 64th minute to send tension levels soaring inside the Etihad.
City has avoided the pressure that inevitably comes from leading the field. They spent the early part of the campaign trailing Arsenal, before Chelsea took up the baton and passed it to Liverpool, while City hovered on their shoulders, behind on points but with games in hand.
When Liverpool folded under the strain, losing at home to Chelsea and giving away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Crystal Palace on Monday, City took their chance and moved to the front.
AUTHOR : Paul Ojenge