Arsenal are English league champions again. The Premier League title was already secured in the previous round when league second Manchester City played 1-1 away against Bournemouth and the "Gunners" were confirmed as champions.
The last league match away to Crystal Palace was therefore without sporting significance, but Arsenal showed a masterful performance nonetheless. The final score was 2–1 after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke.
Youngest ever
Sweden's national team star Viktor Gyökeres started on the bench for Arsenal. Possibly because more important tasks await the London club on Saturday, when they travel to Budapest to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman started the match in midfield. He became the youngest player ever to start a Premier League match, at 16 years and 144 days.
The last time Arsenal lifted the league trophy was in the 2003–2004 season.
"Spurs" can breathe a sigh of relief
Tottenham, Arsenal's main rivals, still faced relegation danger ahead of the final round.
Going into the final game against Everton, Spurs were two points behind West Ham, who were in the relegation zone. With a significantly better goal difference, one point looked like enough to ensure survival in the top flight.
And the home team showed that they intended to go for it straight away and took control of the match. Just before halftime, the lead goal also came.
After a dangerous set piece, João Palhinha hit the post with his shot. However, the rebound fell back to the Portuguese midfielder, who reacted fastest and made it 1-0, leaving Pickford with no chance. The goal was enough to keep Tottenham in the top flight.
Fernandes breaks assist record
When Bruno Fernandes set up Patrick Dorgu for Manchester United's opening goal against Brighton, it was his 21st assist in the league this season - more than anyone else has previously managed in a single Premier League season.
Fernandes shared the previous record of 20 assists with Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, but now the United star stands alone at the top of the statistics.
The 31-year-old has also contributed nine goals during the season and has been one of the league's most influential players.
Manchester United finished third in the table and have therefore qualified for next season's Champions League.
