ARSENAL fell short of winning the Premier League – despite a dramatic late winner against Everton.
The Gunners knew they needed to win at the Emirates and were reliant on a huge helping hand from West Ham getting a result at Manchester City.
Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season
The Gunners struggled against Everton before a late winner
Mikel Arteta knew he needed a favour from West Ham at Manchester City
Idrissa Gueye’s free-kick went in off Declan Rice
Kai Havertz struck a late winner on the day
Kai Havertz doesn’t celebrate
And they had the nightmare start as Phil Foden blasted City in front after just 79 seconds at the Etihad then added his second on 18 minutes.
Just before the half in North London, Mikel Arteta’s luck took a turn for the worst as David Raya was completely caught off guard by a free-kick taken by Idrissa Gueye that sailed in off Declan Rice’s head.
Shortly after, Takehiro Tomiyasu’s goal into the bottom corner seemed to turn the tide for Arsenal, but Mohammed Kudud’s incredible overhead kick brought West Ham back into the contest.
But a Rodri strike on the hour mark put City beyond grasp – meaning that the result at the Emirates was academic.
However, Arsenal did ensure they had something to cheer about when Kai Havertz struck late.
VAR had a long look at Gabriel Jesus’ possible handball in the build-up but referee Michael Oliver was happy and the goal was allowed to stand – confirming Arsenal ended with a win and two points behind City.
Arsenal fans constantly checked their phones throughout the match
Everton threatened to add further misery when they took the lead
Takehiro Tomiyasu got Arsenal level immediately
The Gunners needed to find a winner and hope West Ham came back at the Etihad
Jurrien Timber came on in the second half
Jurrien Timber still has great class
