A guard of honour welcomed the newly crowned Premier League champions before the final-day clash as Arsenal signed off their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in a heated London encounter.
The Gunners capped off what was described as a special Premier League season with an impressive away performance in south London, taking control of the match before holding on for victory late on.
After a tightly contested opening period, the deadlock was finally broken in the 42nd minute when Gabriel Jesus finished off a flowing Arsenal move with a composed strike to hand the visitors a 1-0 lead going into the break.
Arsenal continued their dominance early in the second half as Noni Madueke doubled the advantage in the 48th minute. The winger reacted quickest after Palace failed to properly clear a corner, firing home to put the visitors firmly in control.
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Despite Arsenal’s strong display, Palace responded late in the contest as Marteta J. reduced the deficit in the 89th minute to set up a tense finish.
However, the visitors held on to secure a 2-1 win on the final day of the Premier League season.
The victory ensured Arsenal ended their memorable campaign on a high note after a season filled with consistency, attacking football and title celebrations.