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Arsenal must ensure that their Premier League title success is not a false dawn

It took them 22 years to get back over the line, but Arsenal can finally call themselves Premier League champions again after a thrilling season.

Reputable betting sites that accept litecoin rate them as the favourites to claim top spot again next term, and it will be intriguing to see if they can achieve the feat.

Sports bettors who use cryptocurrency will be familiar with the unpredictability that often underpins Premier League outcomes.

After shrugging off the tag of ‘nearly men’ following three consecutive runners-up finishes, the Gunners now have to prove they can become serial winners.

Winning the Champions League could be the catalyst for dominance

Arsenal still have the opportunity to win a second trophy, with their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for Saturday.

There is a sense that the fixture at the Puskas Arena in Budapest is a free hit for Arsenal, with the Ligue 1 side rated as odds-on favourites to win the game.

While reaching the final represents progress for the Gunners, lifting the trophy for the first time in their history could be a game-changer for the club.

It would cement the belief that Arsenal may be on the cusp of a period of dominance that matches what Manchester City have achieved in recent seasons.

Regardless of the outcome in Hungary, everything is in place for the Gunners to enjoy a sustained period of success over the next few seasons.

A €1 billion spend on new players over the past five years has given manager Mikel Arteta the tools he needs to work with.

Arsenal will undoubtedly strengthen their squad this summer, and persuading transfer targets to join them will be easier now that they have won a trophy.

Developments elsewhere could also play into their hands. Pep Guardiola’s decision to step down as Man City manager creates an uncertain atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium.

As Manchester United found out to their cost after Sir Alex Ferguson retired, there is no guarantee that City will remain successful without Guardiola.

Liverpool have plenty of ground to make up after a thoroughly underwhelming season, and there are major doubts about manager Arne Slot’s ability to get the back into the title conversation.

Man United could be the biggest threat to Arsenal next season, with Michael Carrick doing a stellar job since replacing Ruben Amorim as manager in January.

Arteta understands that Arsenal must kick on

Arteta has already told his players that the expectations on them are greater now that they have finally snapped their trophy drought.

“I said to the boys that this shirt now represents something else,” Arteta said. “We are the champions, and that brings a lot of confidence and a different kind of presence and energy to it.

“But as well, another kind of responsibility and my job now and everybody at the club is going to lift those standards now and achieve much more, because I think we are capable of doing it.”

With Guardiola out of the way, uncertainty at other top clubs and a strong squad at his disposal, Arteta has a perfect landscape in which to operate.

Co-chairman Josh Kroenke has confirmed that Arteta will be backed this summer, which is a frightening prospect for the other title contenders.

The addition of a midfielder, left-winger and striker would take Arsenal’s squad to another level and put them in pole position to become the dominant force at home and abroad.

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