The Premier League was not won by Arsenal, even though they scored a tҺrilling late winner against Everton. The Gunners were dependent on West Ham obtaining a victory at Manchester City and knew they had to win at the Emirates.

Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season

Idrissa Gueye’s free-kιck went in off Declan Rice

And they had the worst possible start when, at the Etihad, Phil Foden put City ahead after only 79 seconds and added his second on 18 minutes.Just before halftime in North London, things got worse for Mikel Arteta as David Raya was completely caught off guard by a free-kιck from Idrissa Gueye that deflected in off Declan Rice’s head.Soon after Takehiro Tomiyasu scored into the bottom corner, Arsenal’s fortunes seemed to be turning around, but Mohammed Kudud scored an amazing overhead kιck to bring West Ham back into the game.The result at the Emirates was academic, though, as a Rodri goal on the hour mark put City beyond reach.When Kai Havertz scored late, Arsenal did, however, make sure they had something to celebrate.After VAR spent a lengthy time examining Gabriel Jesus’ potential handball in the build-up, referee Michael Oliver was satisfied and the goal stood, meaning Arsenal won and trailed City by two points.