ARSENAL fell short of winning the Premier League – despite a dramatic late winner against Everton.

The Gunners knew they needed to win at the Emirates and were reliant on a huge helping hand from West Ham getting a result at Manchester City.

Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season

The Gunners struggled against Everton before a late winner

Mikel Arteta knew he needed a favour from West Ham at Manchester City

Idrissa Gueye’s free-kick went in off Declan Rice

Kai Havertz struck a late winner on the day

Kai Havertz doesn’t celebrate

And they had the nightmare start as Phil Foden blasted City in front after just 79 seconds at the Etihad then added his second on 18 minutes.

Just before the half in North London, Mikel Arteta’s luck took a turn for the worst as David Raya was completely caught off guard by a free-kick taken by Idrissa Gueye that sailed in off Declan Rice’s head.

Shortly after, Takehiro Tomiyasu’s goal into the bottom corner seemed to turn the tide for Arsenal, but Mohammed Kudud’s incredible overhead kick brought West Ham back into the contest.

But a Rodri strike on the hour mark put City beyond grasp – meaning that the result at the Emirates was academic.

However, Arsenal did ensure they had something to cheer about when Kai Havertz struck late.

VAR had a long look at Gabriel Jesus’ possible handball in the build-up but referee Michael Oliver was happy and the goal was allowed to stand – confirming Arsenal ended with a win and two points behind City.

Arsenal fans constantly checked their phones throughout the match

Everton threatened to add further misery when they took the lead

Takehiro Tomiyasu got Arsenal level immediately

The Gunners needed to find a winner and hope West Ham came back at the Etihad

Jurrien Timber came on in the second half

Jurrien Timber still has great class