ARSENAL fell short of winning the Premier League – despite a dramatic late winner against Everton.
The Gunners knew they needed to win at the Emirates and were reliant on a huge helping hand from West Ham getting a result at Manchester City.
GettyArsenal missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season[/caption]
ReutersThe Gunners struggled against Everton before a late winner[/caption]
GettyMikel Arteta knew he needed a favour from West Ham at Manchester City[/caption]
ReutersIdrissa Gueye’s free-kick went in off Declan Rice[/caption]
GettyKai Havertz struck a late winner on the day[/caption]
And they had the nightmare start as Phil Foden blasted City in front after just 79 seconds at the Etihad then added his second on 18 minutes.
Things got worse for Mikel Arteta just before half-time in North London when Idrissa Gueye’s free-kick flew in off Declan Rice’s head, leaving David Raya utterly wrong-footed.
Arsenal’s fortunes appeared to be changing moments later when Takehiro Tomiyasu slotted into the bottom corner – and Mohammed Kudud produced a wonderful overhead kick to pull West Ham back into the game.
But a Rodri strike on the hour mark put City beyond grasp – meaning that the result at the Emirates was academic.
However, Arsenal did ensure they had something to cheer about when Kai Havertz struck late.
VAR had a long look at Gabriel Jesus’ possible handball in the build-up but referee Michael Oliver was happy and the goal was allowed to stand – confirming Arsenal ended with a win and two points behind City.
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ReutersArsenal fans constantly checked their phones throughout the match[/caption]
GettyEverton threatened to add further misery when they took the lead[/caption]
GettyTakehiro Tomiyasu got Arsenal level immediately[/caption]
GettyThe Gunners needed to find a winner and hope West Ham came back at the Etihad[/caption]
GettyJurrien Timber came on in the second half[/caption]
ReutersSean Dyche was fuming the Havertz winner was allowed to stand[/caption]
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