Arsenal have ended their long, arduous wait for a Premier League title thanks to Manchester City's failure to beat Bournemouth.
Fans in north London rejoiced at the final whistle with the Cherries holding City to a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium, a result that ensures City cannot catch leaders Arsenal on the final day of the season.
Eli Kroupi scores goal against Manchester City
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This goal was celebrated on the south coast and in north LondonCredit: Getty
Kai Havertz celebrates scoring Arsenal's goal with (L) Gabriel Magalhaes during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley
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Arsenal's win over Burnley on Monday night left City needing a win and now the Gunners are championsCredit: Getty
Eli Kroupi Jr's delightful curling effort in the first half gave Bournemouth the lead and despite Erling Haaland's equaliser deep into second half stoppage-time, it wasn't enough for City to take the title race to the final day.
Arsenal are an unassailable four points clear of their title rivals going into the final round of fixtures.
Bournemouth were celebrating at full time with the result guaranteeing them European football for the first time in their history.
It's a remarkable achievement considering they nearly fell out of the Football League in 2008 having been placed into administration.
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But the night belongs to Arsenal, who after finishing runners-up for three successive seasons, they are finally over the line with their 14th league title in their history.
Mikel Arteta's men face Crystal Palace away in their final game on 24 May before heading to Budapest to contest the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Champions once again
At long last, this generation of Arsenal players have written their own history as they claim their first Premier League title since the Invincibles campaign in 2003/04.
As mentioned, the Gunners mounted two serious title challenges in consecutive seasons against City but fell short against them in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.
City put up a poor title defence last term, however, Arsenal were unable to take advantage as Liverpool came out on top.
But Liverpool's woeful season has finally allowed Arsenal to finally be the bride.
Pep Guardiola on the touchline during Manchester City's clash at Bournemouth
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Guardiola wins two trophies in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in his final season at CityCredit: Getty
Arsenal fans celebrate Bournemouth's goal at Manchester City
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But the party among Arsenal fans is now in full swingCredit: Getty
Arsenal fans not allowed in pub
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Some pubs are already to full, however
Arsenal also spoil the farewell of outgoing City boss Pep Guardiola, who will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Guardiola will be replaced by former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca at the helm.
"It's been a long time coming, hasn't it?" former Arsenal forward Alan Smith said reacting to Arsenal being confirmed as champions.
"Brilliant, fully deserved, they've had their moments in the last few seasons when they've come second.
"You deserve to win it when you finish top. They've had the best defence, they haven't had the best attack - City have the best attack. But as an overall unit...
"Mikel Arteta's done brilliantly well and I'm really pleased for my old club."
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