Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. The title ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait and a run of three consecutive seasons finishing as Premier League runners-up. Arsenal entered the final stretch on strong form, winning four straight league matches without conceding a goal. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were denied a dream farewell. Mikel Arteta’s leadership was credited for a long transformation since taking charge in December 2019, including improvements in standards, competitiveness, and resilience. The squad’s development and depth-building during the off-season were described as key factors behind the success.
"It ends an agonising streak of three consecutive seasons as Premier League runners-up for Arsenal, while the departing Pep Guardiola has been denied a dream farewell from Manchester City."
"“Congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, the staff, all the players, fans for this Premier League,” Guardiola said after the draw. “You deserve it.”"
"“You did it! Champions go on when others stop. “This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment.”"
"“He inherited a club in a state of drift when he took the job. The squad was an expensively assembled mess. Supporters were disengaged. Standards had slipped,” he said. “The transformation has been exhaustive, with Arteta one of few constants. Arsenal, once soft-centred and easily bullied, are now characterised by steeliness and a fierce will to win, described by Pep Guardiola as one of the most competitive sides he has ever faced.”"
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