Arsenal are Premier League champions after 22-year wait

In the 37th week of the English Premier League, Manchester City faced Bournemouth away from home. Falling behind in the 39th minute to a goal by Eli Junior Kroupi, City managed to equalize in the 90+5th minute with a goal from Haaland. With no further goals in the match, Manchester City drew 1-1, and league leaders Arsenal declared themselves champions with 82 points, 4 points ahead of their rival.

The 22-year drought is over

The 'Gunners' last won the title in the 2003-2004 season under the management of Arsene Wenger with the squad known as 'The Invincibles'. Arsenal, who had been longing for a championship for 22 years, reached the trophy for the 14th time with this title.

Set-pieces brought the championship

Up until this week, Arsenal had scored goals from set-pieces, excluding penalties, in 19 matches. The North London representative, which found 18 goals from corner kicks this season, also set a new record in this area.

Mikel Arteta is champion after 7 seasons

Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, who took office at Arsenal on December 20, 2019, reached the trophy at the helm of his team in his 7th season. Under Arteta's management, Arsenal played 246 matches in the Premier League, recording 148 wins, 48 draws, and 50 losses. Achieving a 61.4 percent win rate this season, the Spanish manager became the coach with the highest win percentage in club history, including Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal, under the management of Arteta, will play the UEFA Champions League final against PSG on Saturday, May 30.

News Source: İHA