Arsenal stopped Liverpool from winning the Premier League without playing a match even though they allowed a late goal in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Mikel Arteta’s team were aware that a loss at the Emirates would hand the title to Liverpool, but Arsenal took the lead in the third minute through Jakub Kiwior.
Eberechie Eze equalized for Palace with a fantastic volley from a corner before Leandro Trossard scored to put Arsenal back in front.
Arsenal seemed to be heading for a win but a mistake by William Saliba led to Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring with seven minutes remaining.
Arsenal are 12 points behind Liverpool, and since they can only earn the same number of points in their remaining four games, Liverpool will secure the title with a draw against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
Arsenal will now focus on the Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris St Germain next week, while Palace will face Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday in the bid for a spot in the FA Cup final.
Arsenal's hopes of winning the title have diminished, and they are likely to finish as runners-up for the third season in a row. However, Arteta and his team were determined not to gift the title to Liverpool by losing to Palace.
Bukayo Saka was on the bench ahead of the clash with PSG in six days, but Arsenal scored early after 145 seconds.
Kiwior evaded the Palace defense to head in a free-kick from Martin Odegaard, marking just his third goal for Arsenal.
Praise for Palace's response, including Nketiah's missed chances and Eze's brilliant goal from a corner.
Partey's suspension may result in Merino moving to the midfield against PSG, with Trossard leading the attack.
Trossard scored a deflected goal just before half-time and celebrated in front of the Palace fans.
In the second half, Raya made saves for Arsenal while Martinelli had a goal disallowed.
Saka had a chance saved by Henderson, but Palace equalized soon after with Mateta's chip over Raya.
Arsenal held on for a draw during eight minutes of injury time, denying Liverpool the title celebration for now.