Analysis: Gunners enjoy start to life as champions
· Yahoo Sports
This match against Crystal Palace was always going to be a celebration for Arsenal after ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
And with that piece of silverware secured, Mikel Arteta heavily rotated his side, with his main focus on the Champions League final against Paris-St Germain in a week's time.
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Supporters had queued outside of the stadium more than three hours before kick-off to see their heroes get off the team bus and chant about being "champions of England".
Arsenal, although at times functional this season, have made the big step to become winners and, after three second-place finishes, they have a huge opportunity to start a period of dominance in the league.
And, for their consistency, the Gunners deservedly finish seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who lost at home to Europa League winners Aston Villa in Pep Guardiola's final match in charge.
Mikel Arteta said before the game that his team now have to "wear the shirt in a different way" after becoming champions and the manager, who always has such high standards, will hope this win will be the start of a more sustained period of success.