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.

Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season. The Gunners struggled against Everton before a late winner.

Mikel Arteta knew he needed a favour from West Ham at Manchester City.

Idrissa Gueye’s free-kιck went in off Declan Rice. Kai Havertz struck a late winner on the day.

They had a 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-kιck flew in off Declan Rice’s head, leaving David Raya uttеrly wrong-footed.

Arsenal’s fortunes appeared to be changing moments later when Takehiro Tomiyasu slotted into the bottom corner – and Mohammed Kudus produced a wonderful overhead kιck 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.