Arsenal lift Premier League crown

Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Gunners, confirmed as champions on Tuesday, finished a historic campaign on a high thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke either side of half-time against the Eagles. Jean-Philippe Mateta […]

Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Gunners, confirmed as champions on Tuesday, finished a historic campaign on a high thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke either side of half-time against the Eagles.

Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled a goal back but Arsenal held on to finish on 85 points, seven clear of Manchester City, who were beaten by Aston Villa in Pep Guardiola’s final game in charge.

The victory was followed by jubilant celebrations led by captain Martin Odegaard, who lifted the trophy in front of the travelling fans inside Selhurst Park after the final whistle.

Both Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner had named rotated teams at Selhurst Park ahead of their upcoming European finals, with Max Dowman one of nine Arsenal changes as he became the youngest starter in Premier League history aged 16 and 144 days.

Dowman had a hand in Arsenal’s opener when his first-time flick allowed Gabriel Martinelli to play in Jesus, who finished clinically at Dean Henderson’s near post having missed earlier chances.

Arsenal’s second goal was their record 19th of the season from a corner as substitute Kai Havertz headed a deep delivery back across goal for Madueke to volley home through a crowd of bodies.

Both sides will now hope to follow up their Premier League campaigns by making history on the European stage.

 

Arteta: I feel a lot of joy and relief

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to Sky Sports: “The fans have been waiting for this for so long.

“We have had some difficult moments along the way but all of them are worth it when you see that kind of reaction.

“Now is the time to enjoy this, to take the manager hat off and enjoy with them.

“We showed an incredible connection, an incredible commitment and incredible courage as well.

“Everything around us was fuel for the desire to go and do it.

“There are doubts and the understanding that maybe you are not the right person.

“But thanks to God that we have done it. I feel a lot of joy and a lot of relief as well.”