Arsenal win Premier League title for 1st time in 22 years after Man City challenge fizzles out

Thousands of Arsenal fans have descended on the Emirates Stadium to celebrate a first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.

City had to win to take the title fight to the final day, but the Cherries extended their unbeaten streak to 17 league games, a run which has secured European football for the first time in the club’s history.

After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta’s side has finally made it over the line to end a six-year trophy drought.

Arsenal edged to the brink of a 14th English top-flight title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley on Monday, which took them five points clear of City.

The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last month, winning four straight league matches without conceding a goal.

“Congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, the staff, all the players, and fans for this Premier League,” said City boss Pep Guardiola. “You deserve it!”

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