City calmly overpowered West Ham United 2-0 to secure their second Premier League title in three seasons in a party atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. City avoided any last-minute twists in a season when the lead at the top changed hands 24 times.

David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Aleksandar Kolarov all threatened for City before Nasri put them ahead in the 39th minute, gathering a pass from Yaya Toure and arrowing a 22-yard drive into the bottom-left corner.

West Ham striker Andy Carroll deflected a shot from Silva onto the post in first-half stoppage time, before Kompany doubled City's lead early in the second half by stabbing in from a corner.

The home fans celebrated with their customary 'Poznan' dance – bouncing up and down with their backs to the game – and then flooded onto the pitch in delight at the final whistle.

"Forget about the money and everything," Kompany told Sky Sports after hoisting the trophy aloft beneath a flurry of blue and white tickertape.

"As a kid, you grow up and dream of lifting trophies. I feel like I am living that dream when I do this."

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