On Monday, Arsenal struggled to overcome second-bottom and already-relegated Burnley. A first-half goal and solid defending were enough for Mikel Arteta’s side to secure a golden victory on the penultimate matchday of the Premier League. Only one match remained: Sunday’s fixture at Selhurst Park against a Crystal Palace side with nothing at stake and their minds set on the Conference League final.

But there was another possibility: that Manchester City would not win on Tuesday in their visit to Bournemouth. And that is exactly what happened. Andoni Iraola’s side needed a point to secure their place in Europe next season, and they achieved it. Pep Guardiola’s side were only able to draw level in stoppage time with a goal from Haaland, which merely served to add some excitement to the final two minutes.

With the final whistle came disappointment for Manchester City and ecstasy at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are Premier League champions once again, 22 years on, in the most significant title won by Mikel Arteta since taking charge of the Gunners. The Basque manager arrived at the club to restore its greatness. For now, he has won the Premier League.

Premier League table after matchday 37

1. Arsenal 82 points
2. Manchester City 78 points
3. Manchester United 68 points
4. Aston Villa 62 points
5. Liverpool 59 points
6. Bournemouth 56 points
7. Brighton 53 points
8. Chelsea 52 points

On to the Champions League

Arsenal’s season can already be considered a success. Winning the Premier League again after 22 years – since ‘The Invincibles’ led by Arsène Wenger achieved it – has been a real relief for the Gunners. They have spent many years finishing second in the shadow of Liverpool and Manchester City, and now they have shown they can beat them over 38 matches.

But the season isn’t over yet. While the Premier League title from 22 years ago is remembered for going the entire season without a single defeat and is considered the best in the club’s history, on 30 May Mikel Merino’s side have the chance to win Arsenal’s first-ever Champions League. Should they do so, they will have achieved the club’s finest season with a double never before seen at the Emirates Stadium.

To do so, they must overcome Luis Enrique’s PSG, the reigning champions, on 30 May in Budapest. The French side are the favourites, but Mikel Arteta’s men have shown they are capable of competing against any opponent and in any setting. If they remain solid at the back, they know they will have their chances in attack, particularly from set pieces. History awaits them.