Manchester United clinched a third consecutive Premier League title after securing the point they needed with a 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men headed into Saturday lunchtime's Old Trafford encounter requiring only a draw to match Liverpool's record of 18 top-flight crowns.
And, after seeing Arsenal control possession for long periods and strike the post late on, United greeted the final whistle with huge delight to give Ferguson the 11th championship success of his reign.
After victory over Wigan Athletic in midweek, United set out positively in a bid to wrap up the title on a winning note in front of their own fans and had a chance inside the opening 30 seconds only for Cristiano Ronaldo to pass up a shooting opportunity.
Arsenal, who were beaten in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by United earlier this month, were out for a modicum of revenge and saw Robin van Persie head over their best chance of the first half.
Wayne Rooney nodded wide for United and Carlos Tevez was unable to turn away from Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski sharply enough in the second half.
The closest either team came to a winner was on 84 minutes when Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas' well-struck shot thumped against the post.
United grew more cautious as the game wore on, but survived some late Arsenal pressure to make it three titles in a row for the second time during the Premier League era.
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