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Arsenal celebrate winning Premier League after Man City draw

Arsenal players pose with a cutout of the Premier League trophy.AFP via Getty Images

Arsenal have won the Premier League, after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

This result meant, with Arsenal four points ahead of the others and only one game remaining, there wasn't any chance of the other teams catching up with them.

It's their first time winning the title in 22 years, after finishing the season as runners-up three years in a row.

Arsenal will receive the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park on Sunday after they playing Crystal Palace in their final game.

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The Arsenal squad were watching the match at their training ground, while fans had gathered near the Emirates Stadium in London hoping that Bournemouth would either win or draw with Man City.

After the final whistle they could finally celebrate, with thousands seen marching towards the stadium.

After losing to Man City in April, there had been fears Arsenal wouldn't be able to take the title, but captain Declan Rice had told critics "it's not done".

After this result he posted a picture on social media of players celebrating, writing: "It's done."

Arsenal fans celebrate at the Emirates Stadium, London.PA Media

The team have also been enjoying lots of congratulatory messages on social media.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Gunners fan, posted: "22 long years for the Arsenal. But finally, we're back where we belong. Champions!"

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wrote: "Congratulations to Arsenal - the first London club to win the league in almost a decade and 22 years in the making."

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton shared an image on Instagram of the Arsenal team celebrating the win with the caption: "Come On You Gunners."

Arsenal players celebrate the title win after the draw between Bournemouth and Manchester City confirmed they could no longer be caughtAFP via Getty Images

The team also got a message from Man City boss Pep Guardiola, after his teams draw gave Arsenal the win.

"We were close," he said.

"On behalf of everyone at Manchester City, we congratulate Mikel and all the staff, players and fans on winning the Premier League.

"They deserve it."

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