Crystal Palace vs Arsenal LIVE: Team news and updates as Mikel Arteta rings changes on Premier League final day – UK Times

Following the win, he shared a close-up of his hand over his face, exclaiming: “Oh my god we’ve done it. I love you Arsenal,” with multiple heart emojis.

n those long minutes before the final whistle at Bournemouth, some of Mikel Arteta’s players had to leave the room for a few moments to themselves. It was that tense. They were feeling every second of it.

When Manchester City’s 1-1 draw was finally confirmed, there was euphoria – but some in the room noticed something else in the reaction. It was pure release. There were guttural roars as players simply let everything out.

Staff members immediately burst into tears.

Arsenal are due to lift the Premier League trophy at Crystal Palace in their final Premier League game of the season.

The Independent will bring you updates from Selhurst Park, where Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney will witness the trophy lift, as well as a probable guard of honour from the Eagles as they welcome Mikel Arteta’s side.

Next week’s Champions League final, not to mention the World Cup, will be on the minds of Arsenal players now, but first one final game and one last headache for Arteta to rotate his squad and ensure just the right amount of rest to bring momentum into next week’s crunch match with Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.

Follow for all the latest updates and then reaction after the final whistle as the Gunners lift the trophy.