Arsenal have lifted the Premier League trophy, bringing a ceremonial end to their 22-year wait for an English league title after a final-day victory away at Crystal Palace. The Gunners held off a late Palace comeback as their focus shifted to claiming the club's first Premier League crown in over two decades.
Match Highlights
Gabriel Jesus scored the opening goal on 42 minutes, slipping the ball past goalkeeper Dean Henderson at the near post, setting Arsenal on course in a match marked by their sheer dominance. The build-up to the Brazilian's goal featured a sumptuous backheel flick from 16-year-old Max Dowman, who became the youngest starter in Premier League history at 16 years and 144 days. Dowman showcased the talent that convinced Mikel Arteta to trust him, and he is expected to achieve further prominence next season.
Despite going ahead, Arsenal continued to press, though Jesus squandered three chances in the first half-hour. Noni Madueke then doubled the lead, volleying Kai Havertz's header from a corner into the net. That goal marked Arsenal's 19th league goal from a corner this season, a fruitful avenue that helped propel Arteta's side over the line.
Palace Fightback Falls Short
Crystal Palace mounted a late fightback, driven by the desire to give departing manager Oliver Glasner a fitting send-off. Jean-Philippe Mateta headed home Yeremy Pino's cross in the 89th minute to ignite hope, and Pino thought he had equalised in injury time, sending the crowd into delirium. However, VAR spotted Evann Guessand in an offside position, the ball brushing off him and into the goal. The goal was disallowed, ensuring Arsenal's victory.
Arsenal thus end the season as they started it: winning, and lifting the Premier League trophy after a remarkable campaign.
