Arsenal crowned English Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.
Following three runners-up finishes, the Gunners have sealed top spot after Manchester City drew 1 all at Bournemouth on Tuesday night.
Arsenal have topped the table for much of the season, but their title bid looked to have hit shaky ground in April.
A 2-1 defeat at Man City seemed to hand the title advantage to Pep Guardiola’s side but the Gunners rallied and have held off City to win the league for the first time since the Invincibles in the 2003/04 season.
The title ends a six-year period without a trophy and is Arteta’s second major honour as manager at the Emirates Stadium.
Former Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who led the team to their last title, in 2004, featured in a celebratory post from the Gunners on their X account.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, a two-time title-winner, said he was thrilled to see his former club finally get over the line after several near misses in recent seasons.
There could be more silverware on the horizon for Arsenal as they bid to win the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
The Gunners face defending champions PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday May 30, kick-off 5pm.
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