The victory represents the culmination of a remarkable evolutionary process under Artetawho has successfully turned the Emirates into a defensive fortress with 32 clean sheets in all competitions this season.
Reflecting on the club’s incredible journey and thanking the fans for their vocal support, Arteta said: “It is an absolute joy to witness the transformation and contribution that each of you have had in making this place the most beautiful place to enjoy and play our football matches.
“This is the soul of this football club. Make sure that every time you walk into this stadium you have a responsibility to maintain these standards because it makes a big difference to us and the players.”