Arteta's tears as Arsenal lift Premier League at Selhurst
Mikel Arteta wept after Arsenal won the Premier League title at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal defeated Everton 2-1 to secure the title. The victory marked their first league title in 22 years. Arteta lifted the trophy on the pitch in front of Arsenal’s traveling supporters.
Arteta addressed the crowd post-match. He spoke about the emotional weight of the achievement. Players including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka celebrated on the pitch.
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Arsenal’s title triumph ended a long trophy drought. The club last won the league in 2004. Arteta was appointed manager in December 2019. Everton’s defeat was confirmed early in the second half. A second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus sealed the win. Arsenal finished the season with 90 points, two ahead of second-placed Liverpool.