22-Year Wait is Over, Arsenal Are Champions Again!

*Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw with City gives Gunners a four‑point advantage with one game remaining in the season.

Arsenal’s 22‑year wait for the Premier League title ended after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, a result that is expected to be Pep Guardiola’s penultimate match in charge.

With the result, Mikel Arteta’s side are four points clear of City before the final round of fixtures on Sunday, positioning the Gunners to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace.

The build‑up to the match had been clouded by reports that Guardiola may step down as City manager at the end of the season.

He told television broadcasters before the game that speculation over his future had “absolutely zero” impact on preparations, yet his side were outplayed and out‑fought by the brilliant Cherries, who extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches.

Encouraged by a raucous crowd at the compact venue, teenager striking sensation Junior Kroupi curled in a sublime finish six minutes before half‑time.

Home goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made a vital save to deny Nico O’Reilly early in the second half, and although Erling Haaland scored a late equaliser, the hosts held on.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola announced he will leave at the end of this season – and this result ensures the Spaniard has helped the club secure European football for next term.