Arsenal marked their first Premier League title since 2004 with a comfortable 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with owner Stan Kroenke watching from the stands. Max Dowman became the youngest player to start a Premier League game at 16 years and 144 days old, while goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke sealed the win.
Mikel Arteta, who embraced his wife Lorena Bernal after receiving the trophy, said: 'We already talked about what we have to do in Budapest, how we’re going to use all the incredible energy that we’re all carrying towards that final. We can’t wait to write a new chapter in the history of our club and win the Champions League.' Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Crystal Palace, who have the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, scored a late consolation through Jean-Philippe Mateta and had an equaliser from Yéremy Pino ruled out for offside. Oliver Glasner, emotional in his final home match, said: 'I came here as a stranger and now after two years I feel like I’m a south Londoner.'
Arsenal were presented with the Premier League trophy nearly an hour after the game, with thousands of fans staying behind to celebrate. The match passed peacefully despite Palace identifying over 35,000 bots attempting to buy tickets in home sections.
