"This is your time!" Legendary Arsenal Manager Sends Message After Title Win: "You Did It!"

Arsenal has clinched the Premier League title, their first in 22 years, after rivals Manchester City dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in Tuesday's rescheduled 37th-round fixture.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, widely reported by British media to be leaving his post, congratulated the Gunners on their triumph. Meanwhile, flares lit up the sky around the Emirates Stadium as fans revelled in their club's return to the pinnacle of English football.

Mikel Arteta's squad led the league for most of the season, but a crucial 2-1 defeat to Manchester City last month seemed to derail their campaign. Midfielder Declan Rice, however, declared at the time that "it's not over yet," and he was proven right. Arsenal went on to win their next five matches without conceding a single goal. In contrast, Guardiola's side faltered, and after a 3-3 draw at Everton, the title was once again out of their hands.

The penultimate match of the season delivered the final blow to City's hopes, as they could only manage a draw against Bournemouth. The Cherries extended their unbeaten run to 17 league games and, for the first time in club history, secured a spot in European competitions.

Following the final whistle at the Vitality Stadium, celebrations erupted not only among the home fans but also across North London, in the red half of the capital. The newly crowned champions celebrated their triumph at their training ground, where they had watched the Bournemouth match unfold.

Massive celebrations kicked off outside their stadium, with fans lighting flares, chanting "champions," and singing Arteta's name. Guardiola himself extended his congratulations on their first title in 22 years. "Congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, the coaches, all the players, and the fans. You deserve it," the 55-year-old Spanish manager was quoted as saying by AFP.

The last time Arsenal lifted the English top-flight trophy, Arsene Wenger was at the helm. The legendary former manager congratulated Arsenal in a video posted on social media. "You did it! Champions keep going when others stop. This is your time. Now go on and enjoy every moment," stated the coach of the iconic "Invincibles" from the 2003/2004 season, who famously went unbeaten en route to the title.

British Prime Minister and Arsenal fan Keir Starmer also expressed his delight at the title win. "Twenty-two long years for Arsenal, but we're finally back where we belong. Champions!" he posted on social media platform X.

The players will lift the trophy after the final 38th round at Selhurst Park, following their match against Crystal Palace. However, this might not be the last triumph for Arteta's team, as they are set to play in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30th, where they will aim for a historic double against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal's biggest rivals, Tottenham, face entirely different concerns. Spurs lost 2-1 to Chelsea in their rescheduled 37th-round fixture, meaning the third relegated team in the Premier League will be decided on the final day. Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton must secure points at home against David Moyes' Everton.

The 63-year-old coach, Moyes, could significantly aid his former team, West Ham, in their fight for survival, a club with whom he triumphed in the Conference League. However, for the Hammers to stay up, they not only need Tottenham to lose but also to secure a victory against Leeds United.