The Spaniard made the Gunners' starting XI in Sunday's fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
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And in the process, he became just the second player since the formation of the modern Premier League to win the title while playing every single league match in his first season at the club, excluding the inaugural 1992-93 campaign.
The only other player to achieve the remarkable feat was legendary Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann during the club’s famous unbeaten “Invincibles” season in 2003-04.
Since joining the North London club from Real Sociedad at the start of the season, Zubimendi has been a consistent figure in Mikel Arteta's squad, having adapted instantly to the intensity of English football.