'An explosion of cheer in pubs across north London'
[Getty Images] As the full-time whistle went on the south coast, there was an explosion of cheer in pubs across north London as Arsenal fans celebrated a moment they felt, after recent title near misses, might never come. There were celebrations also at the Gunners' training ground. That is where the Arsenal squad had gathered for the evening and, much as in the pubs, the final whistle was greeted by huge celebrations.
Players and staff danced and hugged while chanting: "Campeones, Campeones, Ole Ole Ole! " The title win came in Mikel Arteta's seventh year in charge, and underlined just what can be achieved if a manager is given time. "Mikel Arteta's been there a long period of time.
The best gift you can give a good manager is time," former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Yes you can give them hundreds of millions of pounds but you have to mould that money into a team, into a dressing room, a winning side. "You give a good manager time?
There's the proof. " Read more on the Gunners' title celebrations