Even though Arsenal defeated Everton 2-1 on the last day of the season, they were just unable to secure their first Premier League title since 2004 as Manchester City won the championship for a record-breaking fourth year.
To win the title, the team captained by Mikel Arteta had to defeat Everton and hope that City lost to West Ham.
Idrissa Gueye's deflected free kick gave Everton the lead, which was unfortunate for Arsenal as Takehiro Tomiyasu equalized three minutes later.
Although Kai Havertz's late winner allowed Arsenal to fulfill their half of the contract, City's victory over West Ham ultimately resolved the situation.
Arsenal's faint hopes were virtually dashed at Etihad Stadium by Phil Foden's early double for City at Etihad Stadium all but eliminated Arsenal's last remaining dreams of winning a first title in twenty years.
Gueye's free kick took a massive deflection off Declan Rice's forehead and sailed into the net past the wrong-footed David Raya after Thomas Partey fouled Dwight McNeil 25 yards out.
Arsenal came back fast, and after Martin Odegaard's pull-back, Tomiyasu equalized with a beautiful low finish from the edge of the box.
Havertz and Smith, Emile Rowe both hit the woodwork in the second half, showing signs of visible exhaustion after a protracted, fruitless struggle for silverware.
But Arsenal did manage to find the winner, albeit under dubious circumstances.
Havertz's close-range tuck of the ball was suggested by the video assistance referee to suggested that the goal be disallowed for a handball by Gabriel Jesus during the build-up.
Referee Michael Oliver, however, accepted the goal after watching the video at the side of the field.
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