Manchester City clinches Premier League title, while Arsenal suffers surprising defeat.

Manchester City clinched the Premier League title on Saturday with an emphatic victory as Arsenal suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, putting an end to any lingering hopes of the north London team usurping Pep Guardiola's side in the title race. With just one game left in the season and a maximum of three points available, the Gunners now trail City by four points in the table.

This outcome had been increasingly anticipated over the past few weeks. City's impressive run of 23unbeaten games coincided with Arsenal's gradual decline from their perch at the top of the table. Arsenal had held that position for a remarkable 248 days, setting a record in English top-flight history for a team that ultimately failed to secure the title, according to Opta statistics.

Despite enjoying an eight-point cushion just a month ago, Arsenal's hopes of claiming their first title since the 2003/04 season were gradually extinguished. A series of unlikely draws, a heavy 4-1 defeat to Manchester City in April, a demoralizing 3-0 loss to Brighton the previous week, and now the unexpected defeat against Nottingham Forest, a team fighting for survival, contributed to their downfall.

Meanwhile, Manchester City's triumph, securing their fifth title in six years, has had ample time to percolate and establish itself as a monumental achievement. Only one other team in the league's entire history—Alex Ferguson's Manchester United between 1995/96 and 2000/01—has matched this level of success.

City still has a chance to become just the second side in English football to win the "Treble" by securing two more trophies this season. They are set to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on June 3 and Inter Milan in the Champions League final on June 10.

Reflecting on the incredible achievement, Manchester City captain İlkay Gündoğan expressed his admiration, stating, "To have won this trophy three times in a row and five times in six years is incredible." He further emphasized that City's quality and consistency epitomize the values of the club and ensure their continued pursuit of success.

While City fans celebrated their title, the atmosphere was jubilant inside the stadium of Nottingham Forest. Victory not only sealed City's title but also secured Forest's survival in the league. The immense stakes for both teams were evident throughout the match, and Forest took the lead in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a loose pass from Martin Ødegaard as Taiwo Awoniyi found the back of the net.

As the pressure mounted on Arsenal and they dominated possession, they struggled to unlock Forest's resilient defense. Despite enjoying just 18% possession, the lowest on record for a winning team in a Premier League match since 2003/04 according to Arsenal's official website, Forest still posed a threat. They narrowly missed two opportunities to extend their lead in the second half, with Morgan Gibbs-White's effort going just wide and Gibbs-White again challenging Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Arsenal's last game of the season is set against Wolves on May 28, while Manchester City still has three fixtures remaining as the newly crowned Premier League champions.