Arsenal clinch Premier League title as City miss out

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions with 82 points, and had the chance to reach 85 points. Mikel Arteta ends a 22‑year wait for a league trophy for the London club. The title marks Arsenal's first since the era of the Invincibles, when Thierry Henry starred on the field and Arsène Wenger managed from the bench. That period had defined the club's previous successes. Arteta's achievement breaks a long spell without silverware for Arsenal, delivering the club's first league crown in over two decades. The victory reflects the manager's perseverance after several frustrated attempts. Manchester City, guided by Pep Guardiola, experiences its second consecutive season without the Premier League crown. The club now faces another year without its most prized domestic prize. The back‑to‑back miss is described as unprecedented in the competition's history. Such a streak has not been seen before in the Premier League. Season statistics support Arsenal's claim to the trophy and highlight shortcomings for Manchester City. The numbers underline why Arsenal is considered the deserving champion. The campaign ends with Arsenal celebrated as champions and Manchester City left to assess a missed opportunity.