Typical Arsenal. Just when the pressure was lifted off their shoulders, the Gunners suddenly burst to life and shot an already dead Aston Villa side.
On a positive note, Arsenal fans will be able to tease Spurs fans for one more season, as the White Hart Lane residents slipped to an unprecedented 5-1 defeat at St. James Park.
However, while the aforementioned event carries great significance for Arsenal – as suggested by the broad smile on the face of Arsene Wenger in the post-match conference, the fact that Gunners have once again fallen short of their specified target cannot be neglected.
Here is how Twitter reacted …
Even before a ball was kicked at the Emirates today, Piers Morgan was expecting this to happen, and as suggested by the 90-minutes, Mr. Morgan knows his football very well …
Come on Giroud, p*ss me off one more time; score a hat-trick against a terrible team when it doesn't matter. #afc
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 15, 2016
If ever there will be a trophy for also rans, the Gunners would definitely win it …
Arsenal have done it again.
Tottenham now haven't finished above Arsenal since 1995.https://t.co/puaeogTiJK pic.twitter.com/8n2JZ4vXVU
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 15, 2016
As awkward as it might read, that’s one way to bid farewell to a departing team-mate …
What a way to finish!! Good luck in the future @m8Arteta! Been like a father to me throughout my time @Arsenal! pic.twitter.com/Zpze0snRRg
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) May 15, 2016
This is a probably better one in my opinion …
Tomas Rosicky has just been presented with a silver cannon, in recognition of his 10 years as an @Arsenal player https://t.co/ox36MD9xOc
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 15, 2016
As for Tottenham, the wait goes on …
Spurs have been waiting 21 years to finish above #Arsenal. The wait goes onhttps://t.co/5fuvgIaye9 pic.twitter.com/SyJA3yhl65
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) May 15, 2016
For all the misery that he has to endure this season, Arsene Wenger finishes this season on a high (well, sort of) …
Congratulations, Arsenal ?
The ‘St. Totteringham’s Day Trophy’ is secured for a 21st consecutive season ? pic.twitter.com/luoRkTKFB5— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 15, 2016
Lastly, Arsenal not only finished above Tottenham in terms of points, but they also had a better goal difference. Wenger knows …
Arsenal finish ahead of Tottenham for the 21st consecutive season. #BPL pic.twitter.com/IKucEQVEOY
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 15, 2016
