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Manchester City retain EPL title in thrilling race, break Liverpool hearts

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany holds up the Premier League trophy after their 4-1 victory against Brighton. [AFP]

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday, holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nail-biting campaign.

Pep Guardiola's team won 4-1 at Brighton to finish with 98 points -- the second-highest total in Premier League history -- as Liverpool beat Wolves 2-0 at Anfield to finish a single, agonising, point adrift.

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