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Guardiola exits, Arsenal crowned, Salah retires, Tottenham survives.

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pep Guardiola ended his decade-long Manchester City tenure with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Mohamed Salah’s final Liverpool match ended 1-1 with Brentford and left him with 257 goals.
Tottenham stayed up with a 1-0 win over Everton.
Arsenal clinched title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Sunderland earned its first European spot in 53 years.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger, became the Premier League’s first “Invincibles,” finishing 26-win, 12-draw, zero-loss season and extending a 49-match unbeaten run. That landmark set a benchmark for English clubs, and the team’s 2024 title win echoes the same breakthrough, reminding fans how a single flawless campaign can reshape a club’s trajectory.

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Story summary

Pep Guardiola ended his decade-long Manchester City tenure with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Mohamed Salah’s final Liverpool match ended 1-1 with Brentford and left him with 257 goals.
Tottenham stayed up with a 1-0 win over Everton.
Arsenal clinched title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Sunderland earned its first European spot in 53 years.

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