Arsenal’s two-decade absence atop the Premier League has ended, giving one of the world’s biggest and richest clubs the title it had long sought but narrowly missed for years.
For the first time since 2003-04, the North London club has won the top division of English football that is widely considered the world’s best domestic league.
The clincher came on Tuesday when Manchester City drew 1-1 to Bournemouth, making it impossible for them to catch up to Arsenal. With the Premier League title in hand, Arsenal now has the opportunity to compete for Europe’s top club title against Paris Saint-Germain.
Following the Premier League’s formation in 1992, Arsenal was a perennial title contender while winning the league in 1997-98, 2001-02 and 2003-04 under manager Arsene Wenger. However, after its last title season, the league’s power center remained in Manchester. Arsenal had frequently fallen short, finishing second in the last few seasons.
By winning its next four matches, including three narrow victories, Arsenal secured its lead and clinched the title that had been elusive for 20 years.
