On an emotional afternoon of farewells for Everton and Jamie Vardy, Arsenal claimed the most telling win in the Premier League on Sunday by beating Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Declan Rice’s outside-of-the-area curler.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his claim that his side were the best in the Champions League this season, despite losing to Paris St Germain in the semi-finals, but recognised on Friday they had taken a step back domestically.

Our writers break down the action as Arsenal sealed Champions League qualification with a brilliant Rice finish.