LONDON, England — Arsenal have officially lifted the Premier League trophy following a 2-1 final-day victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, securing their first English top-flight title in 22 years.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke sealed the win for Mikel Arteta’s side, crowning a brilliant domestic campaign that saw the Gunners beat Manchester City to the title.
Okay News reports that following the final whistle, the Arsenal squad changed into their traditional red-and-white home kit before stepping onto a specially constructed pitch podium to receive their winners’ medals and hoist the silverware aloft.
Club owners Stan and Josh Kroenke personally delivered the trophy to the pitch, triggering wild celebrations among the travelling supporters and the playing staff, who showered the podium in champagne.
Manager Mikel Arteta, who was thrown into the air by his players during the post-match celebrations, praised the squad’s dedication and standard-setting performances throughout a highly competitive season against Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Premier League triumph marks the first leg of a potential historic double for the North London club, with Arsenal scheduled to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, May 30.
