Arsenal's Premier League title dream ended in disappointment despite a late 2-1 win against Everton on the final day of the season. The Gunners needed victory and a favour from West Ham against Manchester City, but City's 3-1 win rendered Arsenal's result irrelevant.
Arsenal fell behind to a deflected Idrissa Gueye free-kick before Takehiro Tomiyasu equalised with a fine finish. Kai Havertz scored a late winner, though VAR checked for a potential handball by Gabriel Jesus in the buildup before awarding the goal.
Bukayo Saka missed the game with a muscle injury, as confirmed by Mikel Arteta. The England winger had scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists this season, and his absence was felt despite Gabriel Martinelli's capable replacement.
For the second consecutive season, Arsenal's efforts fell just short. However, their young squad and progress under Arteta offer hope for future campaigns, with the Champions League providing a new opportunity to end their trophy drought.
