GUWAHATI: Arsenal have officially been crowned Premier League champions, ending a 22-year wait for the league title after Manchester City dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth that confirmed the Gunners’ triumph with one game still left to play.
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It is Arsenal’s first Premier League title since the famous 2003-04 “Invincibles” season under Arsène Wenger, and a landmark achievement for Mikel Arteta, who has steadily rebuilt the club into one of the most consistent sides in Europe.
Unlike previous Arsenal teams known primarily for flair football, this title-winning side combined attacking quality with tactical discipline, defensive solidity and remarkable efficiency from set pieces.
One of the most striking aspects of Arsenal’s campaign was their dominance from dead-ball situations. The Gunners scored 24 goals from set pieces, including 18 from corners, making them the most dangerous team in the league in such situations. The influence of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover proved crucial throughout the season.
Arsenal’s consistency across the pitch was another major factor behind their success.
Bukayo Saka once again emerged as one of the side’s most influential players, delivering goals, assists and creativity in key moments. Midfielder Declan Rice provided balance and control in midfield, while William Saliba anchored a defence that became one of the toughest in the league to break down.
In attack, Viktor Gyökeres finished as Arsenal’s top scorer after an impressive debut campaign, giving the team the clinical edge they had lacked in previous title races. Captain Martin Ødegaard also played a central role with his creativity and leadership.
After narrowly missing out in recent seasons, Arsenal showed greater maturity and composure this time around, maintaining their momentum even during periods of pressure and injuries.
For Arteta, the title represents the culmination of a long-term project that began with rebuilding the club’s culture and identity. For Arsenal supporters, it is the end of a wait stretching over two decades.
And with one game still left in the season, the celebrations in North London have already begun.