Champions after 22 years
It's real. Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since 2004. The title was sealed without kicking a ball, Man City's draw with Bournemouth made it mathematically certain (1) (2). Arteta wasn't even watching. He was at a barbecue when his crying son ran over and told him: "We are champions, papa" (1) (9).
Ødegaard tracked him down
Arteta's phone rang mid-celebration. It was Martin Ødegaard. "Where are you?" the captain asked. The manager was still at home, having deliberately avoided the City game (9).
PSG await on May 30
The season isn't over. Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League final on 30 May, a second consecutive European final for your team (3) (6).
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Merino: 'I'm ready'
Mikel Merino is back in training and has declared himself fit. The midfielder told Marca: "Estoy listo", I'm ready (7). A timely boost with the biggest game of the season 11 days away.
Squad overhaul looming
Up to ten first-team players could leave after the Champions League final, with a major summer clearout being planned (8).
Kroupi interest
Arsenal have joined the race for Bournemouth's 19-year-old forward Junior Kroupi, with a possible summer move (5).
Two Gunners in world's top 20
Two Arsenal title winners have been named among the planet's 20 most valuable footballers, joining the likes of Mbappé and Yamal (4).
Fan-reaktioner
The fanbase is in full party mode. A clip of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka still celebrating outside the Emirates at 5AM sums up the mood, two title winners who couldn't bring themselves to go home. Oliver Glasner's classy press conference tribute to Arteta and Eze is also doing the rounds on Reddit. Watch the Glasner clip here
