Arsenal to celebrate at end of season with Champions League in mind

Arsenal's last game of the season could have been a tense occasion had they not secured the title before the match with Crystal Palace.

However, now they are confirmed Premier League champions it's a day of celebration for Mikel Arteta and his players.

Before the match, much of the talk was that Oliver Glasner could have had an impact on the title race with the Eagles in the Conference League final next Wednesday.

But with Arsenal in a party mood both sides could field weakened teams with the Gunners focusing on their Champions League final against Paris St-Germain.

Mikel Merino has battled back from a foot problem which has kept him out since January and could use some minutes if he is to be an option for the showpiece against PSG in Budapest on 30 May.

Arteta will want to avoid injury for that game and could give Christian Norgaard his first start of the season and rest Declan Rice.

Supporters will be clamouring for tickets to see their side lift the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park and while the day will live long in the memory, Arteta will already be plotting how he can secure his second trophy.

And with a parade planned for 31 May, the celebrations are just getting going for Arsenal.