In a season of high drama, Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. The North Londoners were crowned champions on Sunday after Manchester City could only manage a draw with Bournemouth, meaning the Citizens could not catch the Gunners.
Context
Arsenal's first Premier League title since the Invincibles season of 2003/04 ends a long period of underachievement for English football's most successful club.
Facts
Arsenal have won their first Premier League title since the Invincibles season in 2003/04. The win made Mikel Arteta the first Gunners boss to land English football's top prize since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten Invincibles.
Human Impact
The end of Arsenal's title drought means a return to the top table for English football's most successful club.
Analysis
Ending a 22-year wait for Premier League glory, Arsenal's title triumph represents the end of an era for English football. The Invincibles' win in 2004 was the last time the North Londoners topped the league table. Since then, Arsenal have been more known for underachievement than dominance.
Counterpoints
Some will argue that winning the Premier League is not enough for a club like Arsenal. After all, it's been 20 years since their last European success and over two decades since they won the league.
What Happens Next
The end of the wait for a first league title since 2004 sees Arsenal join an exclusive Premier League winners' club. They now must seek to maintain that status and challenge for European success.
Takeaway
The end of the wait for a first league title since 2004 sees Arsenal join an exclusive Premier League winners' club. They now must seek to maintain that status and challenge for European success.