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For Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, this defeat cuts deep. Despite clear progress and a brave semifinal effort, the Gunners will end another season without silverware.

This result means the Reds now need just a point against Tottenham on Sunday to clinch a record-equaling 20th English top-flight crown.

The 15-time kings of Europe have been dethroned — and by a side many dismissed as inexperienced and underpowered just months ago.

The Gunners have already been forced to cope with significant absences this season, as Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Ben White, and Gabriel Martinelli have all endured injury setbacks.

As the final whistle blew at Old Trafford, the subdued reaction from Arsenal’s players and fans said it all. The title race is over.

Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon ensured Eddie Howe’s men advanced, leaving Newcastle just one step away from ending their 56-year wait for a major trophy.

The Gunners wasted no time in asserting their dominance, as captain Martin Ødegaard capitalized on City’s defensive frailties to fire them ahead inside two minutes.

Inter Milan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Arsenal in their Champions League clash on Wednesday, with Hakan Çalhanoglu scoring from the penalty spot.

Olaoluwa Aina closed out the show at City Ground, Saturday, smashing home a long range shot to seal Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory against West Ham, in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest are in unchartered territory, and the blissful ignorance of their capabilities this season seems to be the driving force or rather Nuno Espirito Santo’s genius.