Manchester City defender John Stones has described the club's latest Premier League triumph as "unbelievable" after Pep Guardiola's side secured their fourth consecutive title in dramatic fashion.
The England international, a key figure in City's dominant defence, paid tribute to the team's collective spirit and mental strength throughout a challenging campaign. "It's hard to put into words what we've achieved," Stones said. "The consistency required to win four titles in a row is just incredible."
Historic Achievement for Guardiola's Men
City's victory marks the first time any club has won four straight English top-flight titles, surpassing the previous record of three held by Manchester United, Liverpool and Huddersfield Town. Stones emphasised the significance of this achievement: "We knew we were chasing history, and that added pressure, but this group thrives under those circumstances."
Overcoming Challenges
The 29-year-old centre-back highlighted the squad's ability to overcome significant obstacles this season, including injuries to key players and intense competition from Arsenal and Liverpool. "There were moments when people wrote us off," Stones recalled, "but we've shown our character time and again."
Stones reserved special praise for manager Pep Guardiola, calling him "the best in the world" at improving players and developing winning strategies. "His attention to detail is second to none," the defender added. "He makes us believe we can achieve anything."
Looking Ahead
With the Premier League secured, City now turn their attention to completing a potential domestic double in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United. Stones insisted the squad remains hungry for more success: "We'll enjoy this moment, but we're already thinking about the next challenge."
