Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title since 2004 with a comfortable 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke secured the win, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a late consolation for the hosts. The match marked a relaxed end to a memorable campaign for Mikel Arteta's side.
Max Dowman became the youngest player to start a Premier League game at 16 years and 144 days, playing his part in the opening goal. Jesus opened the scoring in the first half after being set up by Gabriel Martinelli, following a clever flick from Dowman. Madueke doubled the lead early in the second half with a header from a corner, Arsenal's record-breaking 19th Premier League goal from a set piece.
Arsenal were presented with the Premier League trophy after the game, with thousands of fans staying behind to celebrate. Arteta embraced his wife on the pitch and 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.'
Crystal Palace, who have a Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, rested several players. Oliver Glasner, emotional in his last home match in charge, said: 'I came here as a stranger and now after two years I feel like I'm a south Londoner.' He confirmed he had already rejected many offers for his next role.
Arsenal's attention now turns to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. Arteta gave Christian Nørgaard his first league start and deployed Martín Zubimendi at right-back, potentially with an eye on the final. Jurriën Timber is fighting to be fit, while PSG have doubts over Achraf Hakimi.
