The minutes ticked down on May 19, 2024 as Arsenal overturned a one goal deficit against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season. Kai Havertz scored the winner, a forlorn figure realising his last strike of the season was more academic than historic. Manchester City had defeated West Ham United and they were Premier League champions for the fourth year running.
Mikel Arteta pushed his mentor to the final day, yet there was nothing to show for it. Another season coming up short to the juggernaut they aspire to be. Different circumstances compared to the year prior, the sullen emotions similar.
