Piccadilly Gardens in the city was alive with celebration after Pep Guardiola's men became only the second side after neighbours United to win a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble
There was a heavy police presence as jubilant Manchester City fans in Piccadilly Gardens celebrated their team's Champions League win
There were wild scenes in Manchester on Saturday night as ecstatic fans of Manchester City celebrated their team's Champions League triumph on the city's streets.
Midfielder Rodri scored a stunner with 22 minutes to go to ensure Pep Guardiola's men defeated Inter Milan to seal an historic treble.
Supporters subsequently flooded the city centre with some setting off flares in Piccadilly Gardens following the 1-0 victory over the Italian team in Istanbul.
As police descended on the revellers to make sure proceedings ran without incident, one excited fan leapt onto the roof of a bus stop to get a better view of the carnival-like atmosphere.
One fan mounted a bus stop to get a better view of the celebrations
One fan mounted a bus stop to get a better view of the celebrations
One man was arrested for damage with a dramatic photo showing officers wrestling him to the ground. A police car was also destroyed in the city center amid the chaos.
Some celebrated at the club's Etihad Stadium, while the Love Factory fan zone on Dantzic Street, where thousands had gathered all day, continued to be an institution. active for a long time after the timer runs out.
There, the final whistle is greeted by giant inflatable balls that are hurled into the crowd as kegs of beer are flung into the air as fear turns to ecstasy.
MEN reported on Instagram that there's a sense of chaos at Mary D's - the City's fan favorite haunt right across from the stadium.
Fans are said to have climbed onto tables and tossed drinks across the bar in glee, while at Mayfield Depot, the tape was dropped as others watched with both skepticism and excitement.
With parties continuing long into the night, a huge trophy parade was confirmed for Monday evening.
The club tweeted:
"We will be celebrating our Treble with an open-top bus parade through Manchester city centre on Monday. Can't wait to see you all there!
"Further details will follow tomorrow."
Manchester council tweeted:
"Congratulations to @ManCity on completing the treble!
"To celebrate this historic season, a parade will take place on Monday evening - details about the parade will be shared on Sunday."
The excitement proved too much for one fan, who was arrested for their involvement in the damage
The excitement proved too much for one fan, who was arrested for their involvement in the damage
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, added:
"Winning the treble, crowned with an historic first Champions League triumph, is an incredible achievement.
"We extend our congratulations on behalf of the city to the club and its fans.
"We're sure the parade will be a joyous and unforgettable occasion as fans gather in the city centre to celebrate with the team a success which will resonate around the world and showcases once again Manchester's huge sporting legacy."
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