Man City win record fourth PL2 title

Manchester City's elite development squad won the Premier League 2 title for a record fourth time with a 2-0 victory over Southampton.

Ben Wilkinson's side came top of the league phase and emerged through the play-offs to lift the trophy at Joie Stadium on Thursday evening.

First-half goals from Divin Mubama and Ashton Muir gave City a comfortable victory, keeping the Saints in check for the majority of the contest.

The squad received a message from first-team manager Pep Guardiola, who said: "To win the Premier League title is such a tough thing to achieve and a matter of huge pride for us all at the club.

"The manner of their victory showed how talented our young players are and also proved that they play with courage and personality too.

"We see how strong the academy is every single day, and the quality is there every single time the young players train with us."