Manchester United were crowned champions of England for a record-equalling
18th time at Old Trafford after a goalless draw with Arsenal ensured
Liverpool cannot now catch their north-west rivals.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side might not have given Usain Bolt a goal to
celebrate on his first visit to the Theatre of Dreams but the Premier
League trophy will do as consolation.
After over three decades as the unquestioned kings of English football,
the Merseysiders now have someone else to share the title with.
And, if Ferguson is to be believed it will not be long before the
Anfield outfit lose it altogether.
While the first half ended with United still on course for the
11th league title of Ferguson's illustrious reign, Arsenal had every
reason to be pleased with themselves.
After two dire displays that surrendered their Champions League
semi-final with the Red Devils, plus a hammering on home soil by
Chelsea, it was feared the Gunners would suffer yet another embarrassing
mauling.
It surely could not be a coincidence that Andrey Arshavin's return
from a combination of being cup-tied and contracting a flu bug coincided
with Arsenal's return to form.
As Gunners fans search for reasons to be cheerful ahead of what
will be another trophyless summer, the Russian playmaker is the
main one.
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