Title drought over: Arsenal crowned champions as City slip at Bournemouth

Arsenal Secured Their First Premier League Title in 22 Years on a Dramatic Night, as Manchester City’s Grip Finally Slipped at Bournemouth.

Mikel Arteta’s side were confirmed as champions without even kicking a ball, as City could only manage a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. The result sparked wild celebrations at Arsenal’s training ground, where the squad had gathered for a late session before watching Bournemouth do them the ultimate favor.

Midfielder Declan Rice, who had downplayed title talk after last month’s defeat at City, took to social media to declare: “I told you all… it’s done.” Jubilant scenes followed as players lined up for a team photo alongside a giant cardboard replica of the Premier League trophy, via The Mirror.

For Pep Guardiola, the result marked a bittersweet farewell in what is expected to be his final season at the Etihad. The City boss, who is set to depart after a decade at the helm ahead of Sunday’s home finale against Aston Villa, offered a classy tribute to his former assistant.

“Congratulations to Mikel, congratulations to Arsenal, they have been phenomenal,” Guardiola said. “We were close. On behalf of everyone at Manchester City, we congratulate Mikel and all the staff, players and fans. They deserve it.”

However, Guardiola refused to confirm his own future, adding: “I have one more year of my contract. I will talk to the chairman at the end of the season. I am the happiest man on the planet to be at this extraordinary club.”

Meanwhile, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who has guided his side into European contention, summed up the night perfectly: “At the beginning of the season you didn’t imagine it. We have not won the game but it does not matter. I’ve enjoyed it so much, how we played and the personality we showed.”