Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?

 

It's been a long wait, but after 22 years Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.

The success completes Mikel Arteta's remarkable transformation of the club across nearly seven years, now taking the biggest step of all to become domestic champions.

His side have shrugged off the tag of 'nearly men' after three successive second-place finishes and now, with the trophy drought ended, thoughts can move to the future.

"That was beautiful," Arteta said after lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time, hoisting it aloft at Selhurst Park following Sunday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

"Look at the joy of all of the people, they have been waiting for this for so long. We have had difficult moments along the way but it is all worth it when you see that kind of reaction.

"Now it is time to enjoy and take the manager hat off.

"I think we showed an incredible connection, commitment and courage. Everything around us has fuelled our desire to do it."

And with a Champions League final against Paris St-Germain on Saturday to look forward to, this could be the start of a period of real dominance for the Gunners.