Arsenal F.C. have been crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City F.C. dropped crucial points, handing the Gunners an unassailable lead at the top of the table.
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City’s slip means Arsenal now sit four points clear with one game remaining in the season.
The North London side will officially lift the Premier League trophy after their final league fixture against Crystal Palace F.C. at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
Managed by Mikel Arteta, Arsenal led the league for much of the campaign before briefly surrendering top spot in mid-April following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
That setback came after an earlier home loss to AFC Bournemouth.
However, Arsenal responded strongly with four consecutive victories and four clean sheets to reclaim momentum in the title race.
Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, were stunned after conceding to a curling effort from Eli Junior Kroupi midway through the first half in their latest fixture.
The result left Guardiola’s side unable to make up the required points gap to catch Arsenal.
The title marks a major achievement for Arteta, who has overseen Arsenal’s transformation into title contenders after several seasons of rebuilding.
Following the trophy presentation on Sunday, Arsenal are expected to parade the Premier League trophy through North London on May 31.
The club will also turn attention to European competition, with hopes of ending the season with further silverware.
