sport news Pep Guardiola feels his players have secured legendary status after winning the ... trends now 'We are LEGENDS... we'll be remembered!': Pep Guardiola revels in final day glory after claiming fourth Premier League title in five years before joking 'next season you will see how much of a genius I am' Manchester City won their fourth league title in the last five seasons on Sunday Pep Guardiola thinks his team have written themselves into the history books Guardiola changed the game by bringing on Ilkay Gundogan, who scored twice Guardiola feels more substitutions next term will allow him to prove his class By Sam Brookes For Mailonline Published: 19:38 BST, 22 May 2022 | Updated: 19:38 BST, 22 May 2022 1 Viewcomments Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City players can now be considered 'legends' after picking up their fourth Premier League title in the last five seasons. City fell two goals behind against Aston Villa on Sunday, and looked in danger of throwing away their crown at the final hurdle, but they mounted a stunning comeback to claim a 3-2 victory. Guardiola hailed his team, and admitted that this title was extra special as it came in front of the club's fans at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola was ecstatic after leading Manchester City to another Premier League title City have now won the Premier League in four of the last five seasons under Guardiola 'We are legends,' he told Sky Sports in the aftermath of his side's win. 'When you win in this country, the Premier League four times in five years, it’s because these guys are so, so special. We’ll be remembered. Winning at home with our people, it’s the best.' The 51-year-old was asked what he said to his players at half time after his side went into the break 1-0 down. Guardiola replied: 'It was score the goal, and go (with) the momentum. Our people did the rest.' Ilkay Gundogan proved to be City's hero, coming off the bench to score twice, either side of a Rodri strike. Guardiola was asked to explain why he turned to Gundogan instead of the other options he had, including Jack Grealish. Ilkay Gundogan (C) made a huge impact off the bench by scoring twice in the second half Guardiola joked that he will get the chance to make more key substitutions next season 'Ilkay Gundogan is the best runner in the second position that we have arrive in the side, he's the best,' he responded. Having been praised by the Sky Sports pundits for bringing on Gundogan, Guardiola sent out a reminder that he will get more opportunities to change the momentum in games next term. 'Next season it is five substitutions. And you will see how (much of a) genius I am! You will see, don’t worry!' he joked. City's dramatic win ensured that they finished a point clear of Liverpool in the final standings. Guardiola was keen to hail Liverpool's contribution to another exciting title race. 'I’ve never seen a team like Liverpool in my life. I know it’s tough, but big congratulations. They help us to be a better team season-by-season,' he added. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility