Allardyce: Man City deserved to win the title

Manuel Pellegrini's men realistically needed only a point to regain their title on Sunday and there was no repeat of the final-day drama two years ago, when City required a last-gasp goal from Sergio Aguero to become English champions for the first time in 44 years.

Allardyce had stated that West Ham were plotting to ruin the City party, but they were outclassed in a one-sided clash at the Etihad Stadium.

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