Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, ending a long wait and delivering a first title under Mikel Arteta. The title run was credited to solid defensive foundations, with David Raya performing strongly behind Gabriel and William Saliba. Declan Rice was highlighted as a standout player. Manchester City finished behind Arsenal despite Pep Guardiola’s final season, with the team described as having too many draws that prevented them from closing out the race. Liverpool’s title defence collapsed despite heavy spending, while promoted Sunderland achieved European qualification. Pep Guardiola departed after 10 years at City, and Tottenham avoided relegation on the final day.
"Arsenal were crowned champions for the first time in 22 years, while arch rivals Tottenham avoided the humiliation of relegation on the final day. It has been a campaign of surprises, from Liverpool's collapsed title defence despite spending 450m last summer to promoted Sunderland completing the remarkable feet of earning European football. There have been stories right through the division, with Pep Guardiola departing Manchester City after 10 glittering years."
"Forget the quibbles about not being pleasing on the eye or too many set-pieces. The best team always win the Premier League and Arteta finally found the winning formula, with the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain to come on Saturday. Arsenal's title was built on solid defensive foundations, with goalkeeper David Raya outstanding behind Gabriel and William Saliba in central defence."
"City simply had too many days - too many draws - where they could not complete the job, and it cost them. Guardiola, however, leaves behind a rebuilt team"
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