After 22 long years of waiting, Arsenal have finally reclaimed the Premier League crown, and the entire football world is tipping its hat to the man w...
After 22 long years of waiting, Arsenal have finally reclaimed the Premier League crown, and the entire football world is tipping its hat to the man who made it possible. Speaking exclusively on GoalZaza. �s post match analysis, former England internationals Danny Murphy and Joe Hart showered praise on the Gunners. � board for showing uncommon patience with Mikel Arteta. When Manchester City could only manage a 1. 1 draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, the title race was effectively decided, handing Arsenal the lion. �s share of the points and the trophy that had eluded them for more than two decades. Arteta, a former Arsenal captain, was given time to build a formidable side after years of near misses and painful rebuilding. In the scheme of things, the powers that be at the Emirates saw something in the Spanish tactician that others might have missed. They refused to bow to pressure when results were inconsistent, and at the end of the day, that steadfast belief has paid off handsomely. The Gunners gave a good account of themselves throughout the campaign, blending youth and experience into a clinical machine that could break down any defence. The victory is especially sweet for Nigerian fans who have watched the likes of Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface light up European football with similar resilience. While the Super Eagles talisman Osimhen was battling for titles in Serie A, Arsenal. �s own Nigerian internationals, including the gritty defender and midfield engine, played their parts in this historic achievement. The club. �s patience with Arteta, worth every kobo of the estimated. ��800 million annual investment in the squad, has now yielded the ultimate prize. At viewing centres across Lagos and Abuja, the scenes were nothing short of electric. In Surulere, fans clad in red and white jerseys erupted as the final whistle from Bournemouth confirmed the title. In Wuse, supporters in bars and open spaces hugged strangers and sang old Highbury anthems. Some wept openly, remembering the days of Kanu Nwankwo and Nwankwo Christian, while younger fans simply revelled in the joy of a first Premier League triumph in their lifetimes. For a football mad nation that lives and breathes the beautiful game, Arsenal. �s return to the summit is a moment to treasure, proof that patience and belief can indeed conquer all.
