Football: Manchester City's title win a stepping stone to building a dynasty

Manchester City's Vincent Kompany (centre) lifts the Premier League trophy after their victory during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on May 11, 2014. PHOTO: AFP
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Their home fans at the Etihad Stadium may belt out their anthem Blue Moon with gusto, but winning titles is no longer a rare occurrence for Manchester City - they are starting to build a dynasty.

As they add another English Premier League (EPL) crown to their honours list, City now have three league titles amid seven domestic trophies in eight years since their 2011 FA Cup triumph.

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