Arsenal has officially secured the Premier League title, bringing an end to a 22-year drought. Manchester City’s recent draw against Bournemouth handed the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead with just one match remaining. Mikel Arteta’s resilient squad can now revel in a monumental victory, closing a chapter of over two decades marked by near misses and heartbreak for North London fans.

• season review: masters of the set piece

  Arsenal’s journey to the championship was defined by impeccable tactical discipline and an unparalleled effectiveness from set pieces. This season, the Gunners definitively established themselves as the undisputed kings of set-piece play in English football, setting a new record with their 18th Premier League goal scored from a corner.

  This formidable proficiency was vividly demonstrated in their penultimate fixture against Burnley. Bukayo Saka’s perfectly weighted, curling delivery found Kai Havertz, who rose above the defense to power home a header, securing a vital 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

  
  

• return to the summit after a long absence

  This historic triumph officially concludes a 22-year wait for the top-flight league title.

  The last time Arsenal lifted this prestigious trophy was during the 2003-2004 season, spearheaded by Arsène Wenger’s legendary