Arsenal have clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years, ending Manchester City's dominance in a thrilling season. Here are the five season-defining games that propelled Mikel Arteta's side to glory.
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal (February 22)
After dropping points at Brentford and Wolves, Arsenal faced criticism. However, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze each scored twice as the Gunners demolished their fierce rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This emphatic victory silenced the doubters and moved Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City.
Arsenal 2-0 Everton (March 14)
Arsenal struggled against David Moyes' Everton until a late breakthrough. With one minute left, Max Dowman assisted Gyokeres for the opener. Then, in stoppage time, the 16-year-old Dowman scored a breakaway goal, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16 years and 73 days.
Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal (April 19)
Though Arsenal lost to their title rivals, Arteta used the defeat as "fuel." The Gunners responded by winning their next four matches without conceding a single goal, demonstrating resilience and defensive solidity.
Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (May 2)
Arsenal blew Fulham away to move six points clear of City. Their perfect weekend was completed when City drew at Everton, dropping two vital points in the title race.
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley (May 18)
Kai Havertz's goal put Arsenal on the brink of history. This result meant City could not afford to drop any more points. The following day, City drew at Bournemouth, handing Arsenal their first Premier League title since 2004.
These five matches encapsulated Arsenal's determination, youth, and tactical nous, securing a memorable title triumph.
