The key moments that decided the Premier League title race

Breaking news from the world of sport: The key moments that decided the Premier League title raceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, What were the moments that decided the Premier League title race? BySam DruryBBC Sport journalistPublished19 minutes agoArsenal's wait is over. After 22 long years, the Gunners can finally celebrate another Premier League title.

The disappointment of three consecutive second-placed finishes can now be put behind them as Mikel Arteta's side successfully held off the challenge of Manchester City to be crowned champions. Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners. Arsenal add depth in summer spreeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal in July 2025 after two seasons at SportingHaving seen Liverpool's strength in depth praised as they strolled to the title last season, clinching it with four games to spare, Arsenal were keen to add to their squad over the summer.

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In total, eight new players were added to the squad, with out-of-contract midfielder Thomas Partey the only first-team regular to depart. Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres was the headline signing, arriving from Portuguese side Sporting for £64m, giving Gunners fans the number nine they had long been calling for. Meanwhile, central midfielder Martin Zubimendi joined from Real Sociedad, the defence was bolstered by the loan signing of Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie and Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze moved across London from Chelsea and Crystal Palace, respectively.

An outlay in excess of £250m, with little recouped through sales, was substantial but as the season has progressed, the importance of those additions has been proven. With a league title now secured and a Champions League final still to come, it is looking like money well spent. Martinelli equalises to deny CityImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gabriel Martinelli earned Arsenal a crucial point against title rivals Manchester City in SeptemberIt came in just the fifth game of the season but as important as Gabriel Martinelli's 93rd-minute equaliser against City felt back in September, it looks even more crucial now.

A three-point swing in a title race that ultimately went Arsenal's way. Back then, it was more a feeling of relief for Arsenal as they denied Pep Guardiola's side a statement win and narrowed the gap to early leaders Liverpool to five points. Having taken an early lead through Erling Haaland, it was notable that City were content to sit back for much of the second half - Guardiola even switched to a back five - as they backed themselves to keep out an Arsenal side lacking any real creativity.

Had they held on a couple of minutes more, this game would have been viewed much differently - Guardiola showing a new string to his bow with a defensive masterclass against a title rival.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.