Manchester City finally celebrate with Premier League trophy

Manchester City finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy on Sunday, three weeks after they were confirmed as champions. 

It took three weeks for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany to finally get his hands on the Premier League trophy but, on a day of celebrations at the Etihad, a goalless draw may have left Huddersfield Town as the big winners.

The full-time whistle sparked a pitch invasion at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City v Huddersfield Town – Premier League – Etihad Stadium

A strong showing from the struggling visitors earned a valuable point which may be enough to keep them in the Premier League for a second season, an impressive achievement given their limited resources.

They also frustrated the bid by Pep Guardiola's runaway champions to set new Premier League records for the most goals, points and wins in a season - all marks which could yet be claimed by City in the season's final week in which they play Brighton and Southampton.

But, after a delay while uninvited supporters were removed from the field, Guardiola was finally able to see his team presented with the trophy which marks the third major country in which he has managed a team to a title following successes in Spain and Germany with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

England is a special place and is so tough, Guardiola told Sky Sports.

Today we saw it. You never know if you are going to win, but I had no doubt what I had to do.

You win or lose, you have to try and do what you believe. Today was proof we can do better.

The pitch was eventually cleared to allow the trophy to be lifted, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

The trophy falls off its perch

Manchester City players knock the Premier League trophy off the plinth

But eventually Vincent Kompany got his hands on the trophy and the party could begin. 

This team deserve it more than ever. I’m absolutely buzzing for them. The impact of the gaffer was massive and the team has been so willing to learn, willing to implement it every single week. Vincent Kompany to Sky Sports.

Pep Guardiola was right among the celebrations

Kevin De Bruyne practises his lifting technique on his son