Arsenal claim Premier League title with Selhurst Park win
Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The win capped a dominant season under Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice struck late to seal the title.
Arsenal made it official. The Gunners claimed their first Premier League title in 19 years with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, capping a season of dominance under manager Mikel Arteta.
Goals from Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice in the final 20 minutes sealed the victory, sending the traveling Arsenal supporters into raptures. Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Palace in the 11th minute, exploiting a defensive lapse to put his side ahead before Arsenal responded.
| Stat | Arsenal | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Pass Completion | 87% | 69% |
The win marked Arsenal’s fifth consecutive league victory, a streak that has seen them amass 89 points this season, 12 clear of second-placed Liverpool. Arteta’s side now turn their attention to completing an unprecedented domestic double, with a Carabao Cup final against Chelsea awaits on March 16.
Key Points
- ⚽ Arsenal secured their first top-flight title in 19 years
- 🔥 Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice scored decisive goals in the final 20 minutes
- 🏆 The win leaves Arsenal 12 points clear of Liverpool in second
Crystal Palace, battling relegation, started brightly with Adam Wharton nearly equalizing before Gabriel Martinelli restored Arsenal’s lead just before the hour mark. The home side pushed for an equalizer, but Arsenal’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing ensured three crucial points.
- Title-clinching moment — Saka’s goal in the 76th minute, followed by Rice’s header five minutes later, sealed the win.
- Defensive solidity — Arsenal conceded just one goal in the final 80 minutes, despite Palace’s late pressure.
- Title celebrations — Fans inside Selhurst Park and across London erupted as the final whistle confirmed Arsenal’s championship.
💡 Pro Tip
For teams chasing titles late in the season, avoid complacency: Arsenal’s late goals showed how quickly momentum can shift in high-pressure games.
Arsenal’s title triumph ends a 21-year wait since their last league crown, a drought that included multiple near-misses under Arsène Wenger and Unai Emery. The victory cements Arteta’s place as one of the club’s most influential managers in the Premier League era.
📋 By The Numbers
- 21 years — Time since Arsenal last won the league
- 12 points — Arsenal’s lead over Liverpool in the title race
- 89 points — Arsenal’s total points this season
With the trophy now theirs, Arsenal’s focus shifts to the Carabao Cup final, where they face Chelsea in a bid to complete a historic domestic double. A win in that match would make Arteta the first Arsenal manager since Herbert Chapman in 1936 to achieve the feat.
Key Dates
- 🏆 Premier League title confirmed: May 4, 2024
- ⚽ Carabao Cup final: March 16, 2024
- 📅 Next league match: May 11 vs Brighton