An iron defense and exceptional weapons… 10 facts that explain why Arsenal deserved the Premier League title.

After years of chasing and coming close without touching the trophy, Arsenal finally broke the deadlock and reclaimed the Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait.

But the London side’s crowning glory was not just an ordinary victory story, but rather the result of an exceptional season built on small details that varied from defense and physical dominance to set pieces and determination in difficult moments.

While a historic unbeaten run in the 2003-04 season was linked to the number zero, Arsenal’s current form can be summed up in a series of distinctive numbers that tell the story of how the team have returned to the top under Mikel Arteta, according to Opta.

Arsenal’s official crowning took place yesterday, Tuesday night, after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth ensured the Gunners finished the season top of the table with a round to go, claiming their 14th title in English First Division history and fourth in the Premier League era.

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