Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years
Arsenal has secured its first Premier League title in 22 years, ending a long wait for the championship. Key factors in their success include a strong defensive record, effective set pieces, and significant contributions from new signings. Manager Mikel Arteta's unorthodox motivational methods also played a role in their triumph.
- ▪Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth.
- ▪Over 40 percent of Arsenal's Premier League goals this season came from set pieces, with a record 28 goals from dead ball situations.
- ▪New signings like Victor Gyokeres and Declan Rice have made significant contributions to the team's success.
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- ▪ Nine games that won Arsenal the 2025/26 Premier League title — Yahoo Sports
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EXPLAINERSport|FootballTop five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 yearsSet pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key factors behind Arsenal’s success.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMidfield dynamo Declan Rice was a big factor in Arsenal's success [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and APPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026Arsenal have ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.Mikel Arteta’s men held off the challenge of Pep Guardiola’s second-place City on Tuesday night to seal a long-awaited triumph with one game to spare.Recommended Stories list of 4…
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