It is a convincing-yet-down-to-the-wire win, and whether you were cheering when Man City drew with Bournemouth or not, there is no denying the value these players had for Arteta. Securing 25 wins from 37 games to claim the trophy with a game to spare was a masterclass in elite consistency – even if it didn’t always feel that way to the fans watching – especially after navigating consecutive runners-up finishes in previous years.
While the pre-season landscape acrossfootball betting markets heavily favored the usual juggernauts, this squad rewrote the script by mastering fine margins and building an absolute fortress at the back.
David Raya
An elite defensive run requires an absolute guarantee between the sticks.
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Securing 19 clean sheets across the campaign did not just earn Raya a third consecutive Golden Glove; it provided the psychological foundation for the entire block. His composure when claiming crosses and his proactive control of the penalty area allowed the defensive line to play with aggressive, front-footed confidence.
In a title race decided by the thinnest of margins, having a keeper who consistently neutralized high-value situations before they could escalate was invaluable.
Gabriel Magalhães
The squad completely weaponized set pieces this season, scoring 28 goals from dead-ball situations.A record-breaking 18 of those came directly from corners – an all-time Premier League milestone.
Gabriel was the undisputed focal point of that aerial devastation. Beyond his massive offensive threat in crowded boxes, his partnership with William Saliba formed the spine of the division’s meanest defense. His willingness to throw his body into blocks and dominate individual physical duels defined the grit needed to sustain a title charge.
Leandro Trossard
When the frontline needed a clinical edge during the high-stakes final stretch, Trossard repeatedly operated as the ultimate cheat code. During the intense run-in, his efficiency was unmatched – popping up to score the only goal in a gritty 1-0 away victory against West Ham United before providing a vital assist in the 3-0 comfortable dispatching of Fulham.
Even in the nerve-shredding penultimate 1-0 win over Burnley, his stinging 20-yard drive off the post set the aggressive tone for the night. His movement and technical security locked down a crucial starting role when the title race reached its absolute boiling point.
Bukayo Saka
The creative engine of the right flank remained the primary catalyst for breaking down stubborn defensive shapes. It was his precise delivery that unlocked the Burnley defense to set up the Havertz winner, capping off a season where his final-third decision-making reached an elite level.
Saka shouldered an immense tactical burden, constantly drawing double-teams and creating space for underlapping runners. His ability to sustain high-intensity output week after week ensured the attack never went stagnant during the gruelling winter schedule.
Declan Rice
Sustaining a title charge through 37 high-intensity fixtures demands a midfield anchor capable of dictating tempo and snuffing out counter-attacks before they develop – and maintaining thatbelief from fans. Rice was the structural glue that kept the side balanced during transition phases.
His tracking back, physical dominance in the centre circle, and ability to progress the ball under intense pressure allowed the advanced creative players to operate with total freedom. He provided the emotional and physical resilience that ensured there would be no late-season drop-off.
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