That the English Premier League title was awarded in Manchester on Sunday is not an uncommon occurrence. Since the League's founding, for the 1992-93 season, more than half the editions (12 of 19) have ended with Manchester United winning the silverware.
Last Sunday was different, however. The title race went down to the final seconds, in a script that nobody could have envisaged, before the League unveiled a new champion in Manchester City. This is City's first Premier League title after a gap of 44 years. Many fans admitted they would never see such a finish in their lifetime. The club's triumph also brings to bear the responsibility, wise investment and unwavering commitment of its owner Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs and the club management. The future is now full of endless possibilities. The journey forward starts now. The aim should be to leave a lasting legacy among the club's officials, players and die-hard fans. Legacy is not just built through titles. It comes from responsibility — on social, cultural and economic platforms. City's triumph is sweeter since the effects are felt closer to home in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, which has given the club's long-suffering, but faithful supporters the chance to dream again.
