Arsenal's bid to regain the top spot in the English Premier League for the first time in 20 years ended in failure. It won the final match to seek a come-from-behind victory, but no miracle happened. The victory was all the more regrettable since it failed to achieve even after garnering the most wins in the club's history. 안전놀이터

Arsenal came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 in the final match of the 2023-24 EPL held at the Emirates Stadium in London on the 20th (Korea time). Takehiro Tomiyasu's equalizer after the first goal in the 40th minute of the first half and Kai Havertz's come-from-behind goal in the 44th minute of the second half. Martin Odegaard assisted both goals.
With the victory, Arsenal finished the season with 89 points (28 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses). The record stands at 91 points and 29 lost points. The 28 wins are the biggest number of victories by Arsenal in a single season since the launch of the EPL. The club also had more wins than 26 in the 2003-04 season, when it won its last title and "unbeaten title."

Nevertheless, Manchester City was far from winning the title. Manchester City had two more points than Arsenal. For Arsenal to win the EPL on the same day, Manchester City had to beat Everton. Opta predicted a 15.9 percent chance. However, the scenario in which Manchester City was held back by West Ham United did not become a reality.

Manchester City also had 28 wins, just like Arsenal, but had two more points with seven draws and three losses compared to Arsenal (5 draws and five losses). Manchester City has increased the number of consecutive wins from the 2020-21 season to the fourth consecutive year, the largest in EPL history.

In this season, Arsenal lost games against Newcastle United, West Ham United and Fulham. They also had two losses against Aston Villa, which ranks fourth in the EPL. Notably, their 0-2 defeat at home last month turned into a fatal blow. Arsenal had a whopping 16 wins, one draw and one loss in 18 matches in the EPL this year, with the only loss being the defeat at Aston Villa. Arsenal collapsed after allowing losing points in the 39th and 42nd minutes of the second half. Despite the win and one draw against strong teams such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham, Arsenal bowed their heads in succession with unexpected defeats.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry also cited the defeat against Aston Villa as a decisive moment for Arsenal to miss the EPL title this season. British media The Bootroom said, "Henry cited the decisive moment when Arsenal lost the championship competition against Aston Villa," adding, "Ahnall scored 89 points and scored 91 goals and only 29 goals, but failed to beat Manchester City. It was a very impressive season for manager Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, but how to overcome it will be a big challenge."

"First of all, congratulations on Manchester City's victory in the EPL. What they have accomplished since December (19 wins and four draws) has been incredible," Arsenal manager Arteta said. "We have come a long way. All the performances were among the best, but not enough. We pushed through all the limits to win the EPL, but unfortunately, we lacked a bit. Generally, 89 points can make you the champion, but not this time. Even after an incredible season, you failed to become the champion. That is the reality."