Arteta admitted he experienced doubts during the hardest parts of Arsenal’s title chase, at times wondering whether someone else might need to complete the job. Arsenal secured the Premier League title by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on the final day, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke before Martin Odegaard lifted the trophy. Arteta made a heavily rotated selection with the Champions League final against PSG in Budapest in mind, resting players including Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel, and David Raya. Jesus scored on 42 minutes after a setup involving Gabriel Martinelli, and Madueke doubled the lead after the restart following a Kai Havertz nod from a corner. Jean-Philippe Mateta added a late consolation, but Arsenal’s celebrations continued. Arteta emphasized the joy of supporters and the need to enjoy the moment and step away from managerial focus.
"There were doubts. It was understanding that I was able to take them this far but maybe someone else has to come and do the final job. But thank god we have done it. I feel a lot of joy and a little bit of belief."
"That was beautiful. Look at the joy of all of the people, they have been waiting for this for so long. We have had difficult moments along the way but it is all worth it when you see that kind of reaction. Now it is time to enjoy and take the manager hat off."
"Arsenal won the Premier League title in the most fitting fashion, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on the final day of the season, with Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke scoring either side of half-time before captain Martin Odegaard lifted the trophy in the Selhurst Park sunshine."
"Arteta named a heavily rotated team with the Champions League final against PSG in Budapest next Saturday front of mind, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel and David Raya among those rested. Jesus broke the deadlock on 42 minutes, fizzing the ball past Dean Henderson after being set up by Gabriel Martinelli, before Madueke doubled the lead shortly after the restart, firing sweetly on the volley after Kai Havertz intelligently nodded down from a Martin Zubimendi corner."
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