Manchester City’s stunning late comeback to defeat Aston Villa and lift the Premier League title on the final day of the 2021/22 season will always be remembered as one of the most dramatic in English top-flight history. Heading into the contest at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s side knew that victory would guarantee them a fourth Premier League crown in five seasons at the expense of title rivals Liverpool.
The Reds needed a favour from their former captain (and Villa boss) Steven Gerrard to keep their hopes of Premier League glory alive – and, for a fair portion of the afternoon, it looked like they might actually get it.
After entering an uncharacteristically flat performance in the opening period, City trailed at the break thanks to a Matty Cash goal for the visitors.
With the Premier League title his side had fought all season for potentially slipping away, Guardiola knew he was about to give one of the most important half-time team talks of his entire career.