MAN CITY HOYEEEEEEE...Cheki hiiiiiiiiii

Champions of England: Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the second time in three seasons after beating West Ham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium

Captain fantastic: Vincent Kompany lifts the Premier League trophy in front of his ecstatic teammates

Jubilation: Vincent Kompany lifts the Premier League trophy to mark the end of a magnificent season for City

Perfect timing: Remarkably, City have topped the table for just two weeks of the season, coming into form at the right time to claim the silverware

Happy chaps: Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany and Joe Hart pose for a selfie in the changing room

Master and commander: Captain Vincent Kompany and manager Manuel Pellegrini parade the trophy bedecked in blue ribbons again

Airborne: The players grab hold of Manuel Pellegrini to throw him in the air

It had looked as though Liverpool would be crowned champions for the first time in 24 years when they beat City on April 13, but a consistent run of form from City, who had games in hand, delivered them another title.

In the end, a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea on April 27 and two dropped points against Crystal Palace last Monday saw them stumble at the final hurdle.

Speaking after Kompany had lifted the trophy to rapturous noise, Pellegrini said: 'It was very special, it is my first year here in England and it has now been easy. I think that I manage a great group of players and great fans.

Words of thanks: This City supporter showed his appreciation to Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard for slipping against Chelsea and allowing Demba Ba to score a vital goal

Invasion: Thousands of City fans stream on to the pitch at the Etihad Stadium after the full-time whistle

Smokin': Fans storm the pitch to mob their heroes after the title is secured on the final afternoon

What a day: Two City supporters celebrate on the pitch after the 2-0 win over West Ham