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Five Key Factors Behind Arsenal’s Premier League Title Win

Arsenal have ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League crown after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sealing the title with a game to spare.

The triumph under Mikel Arteta marks a breakthrough after three straight seasons finishing as runners-up.

One of the biggest factors was goalkeeper David Raya, who claimed a third consecutive Golden Glove and delivered crucial saves in key matches, including standout performances against Manchester United and West Ham.

Set pieces also proved decisive, with Arsenal scoring over 40% of their league goals from dead-ball situations, a record boosted by the work of specialist coach Nicolas Jover and the delivery of players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.

Midfielder Declan Rice played a central role throughout the season, combining tireless defensive work with key contributions in attack after his high-profile move from West Ham.

Squad depth was another major factor, as Arsenal overcame injuries to key players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard thanks to strong contributions from new signings including Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres, and Martin Zubimendi.

Finally, Arsenal benefited from a drop in consistency among rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, with the champions finishing on 82 points in a more open title race than previous seasons.