Sports world daily: Manchester City clinch Premier League title; Elena Rybakina wins Italian Open

Manchester City clinched the Premier League title after Arsenal lost at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. This is the fifth time in six seasons that City have won the league title.

In tennis, Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open after Anhelina Kalinina retired from the final with a thigh injury. In the men’s singles event in Rome, Daniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to make the final, where he will face Holger Rune.

Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini has pulled out of the French Open for the second time in as many years.

Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events through the day for 21 May, 2023:

Manchester City win Premier League

Manchester City won the Premier League for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday, taking a first step to a possible golden treble of trophies as second-placed Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest.

The Gunners’ challenge finally evaporated after a second consecutive defeat left Mikel Arteta’s side four points adrift of City with one game left for them to play.

Taiwo Awonyi’s first-half goal also ensured Forest avoided relegation in their first season back in the top flight for 23 years.

City’s third successive English title has turned Sunday’s league game at home to Chelsea into a celebration match.

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