Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, ending an 8,060-day drought after Manchester City failed to secure a victory against Bournemouth on Tuesday. Man City, champions in six of the previous eight seasons, needed a win to narrow the gap to Arsenal to just two points, pushing the title race to the final day of the season. However, a 39th-minute goal from Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi put City behind, and despite Erling Haaland's stoppage-time equalizer, it was insufficient for Pep Guardiola's side to clinch the needed winner.

The final whistle sparked wild celebrations outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, with more expected as the north London side prepares to visit Crystal Palace on Sunday for their final game of the campaign. Midfielder Declan Rice, whose post on Instagram stated, "I told you all ... it's done," captured the sentiment of the team's triumph. This marks Arsenal's 14th English title, placing them behind only Liverpool and Manchester United, and their first since the legendary "Invincibles" went unbeaten under Arsene Wenger in 2003-04.

Mikel Arteta, who took charge in 2019, has become the first former Premier League player to win the title as a manager. His journey involved finishing runner-up in the Premier League for three consecutive years, twice to Guardiola's City in 2023 and 2024, and once to Liverpool. This long-awaited success, built on solid defending and proficiency from set pieces, finally saw Arsenal get over the line. The team has conceded a league-low 26 goals in 37 games, achieved 19 clean sheets, and scored a league-high 24 goals from set pieces, including 18 from corner kicks, which is the most by any team in the Premier League era. This marks the first time since 2017 that a team other than City or Liverpool has claimed the title.

Arteta's pragmatic approach, focusing on being hard to beat and mastering defensive elements and set pieces, proved instrumental. The numbers clearly demonstrate this discipline: Arsenal's 26 goals conceded are the fewest in the league this season, alongside their 19 clean sheets and eight 1-0 victories. Their 24 goals from set pieces and 18 from corners are leading figures, with their overall 35 set-piece goals across all competitions this season comparable to top European teams like Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid and Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid in previous eras.

Guardiola, amidst reports of his potential departure after 10 years at City, graciously congratulated Arsenal: "Congratulations Arsenal... Well deserved." He acknowledged the fight City put up despite