Champions League final: PSG injury boost
The biggest match in Arsenal's recent history is here. You're in the Champions League final against PSG, and the French side could be without at least one key player (1). This tilts the biggest night of your season slightly in your favour. No club has waited this long for a moment like this.
Merino back for the final
Mikel Merino has recovered from injury and is available for the Champions League final, and also for the World Cup with Spain (3). The midfielder told VI that the World Cup was his biggest motivation during rehab. His return gives Arteta another option in the middle of the park for the biggest game of the season.
Rooney: Gyökeres was the difference
Wayne Rooney has called Viktor Gyökeres the decisive Premier League signing of the season, saying he was exactly what Arsenal needed to end the title drought (2). High praise from someone who knows what it takes to win this league.
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Wright: Arsenal can dominate now
Ian Wright believes there is a window for Arsenal to dominate the Premier League following Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City (4). With the first title in 22 years secured and City's legendary manager gone, Wright sees a power shift in English football that you could own for years.
Neville: don't stop now
Gary Neville says Arsenal still needs to strengthen this winning squad (6). The title is yours, but Neville argues standing still after a breakthrough is a mistake. Arteta's summer decisions will determine whether this is a one-off or the start of something bigger.
Saliba: the Rolls-Royce at the back
William Saliba, now 25, has become absolutely indispensable at Arsenal (5). French media are calling him a Rolls-Royce and a future captain ahead of the final against PSG, the club he grew up watching. From Saint-Etienne loanee to the heart of a title-winning defence, his rise has been remarkable.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are buzzing not just about the title and the Champions League final, but also about the unsung leaders in the squad. A thread highlighting Christian Norgaard's role as an invisible leader, based on Declan Rice's comments, has supporters appreciating the glue players who held things together when it mattered most. Read the full discussion here.
