For just a few seconds, the miracle that Mikel Arteta and all Arsenal fans so craved seemed as if it might actually happen. As Takehiro Tomiyasu was slamming home an emphatic equaliser against Everton, rumours that West Ham had scored a second goal to peg back Manchester City began to sweep through the Emirates Stadium. Having surprisingly found themselves trailing to Idrissa Gueye’s free kick that deflected off the head of the unfortunate Declan Rice, suddenly Arsenal had hope of ending their 20-year wait to become Premier League champions. But after a campaign in which they have almost matched Pep Guardiola’s side stride for stride, the brutal reality that City simply do not falter at the final hurdle was made clear when news of Rodri’s decisive third goal that sealed their unprecedented fourth straight title was confirmed just before the hour mark. Continue reading...

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu signs a new contract until 2026, with the option of another year.

Japan international follows Ben White is signing new dealMikel Arteta praises defender’s ‘attitude, mentality and values’ Takehiro Tomiyasu has signed a new contract at Arsenal that will extend his stay until at least 2026. The Japan international is the latest defender to have committed his future to the Premier League leaders, his deal having been confirmed less than a week after Ben White agreed fresh terms. Tomiyasu’s contract had been due to expire next year. Continue reading...