Arsenal are officially Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City dropped crucial points in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday, night.
Mikel Arteta’s side have finally completed their long journey back to the top of English football, ending years of disappointment, criticism and painful near misses.
The Gunners sealed the 2025/26 Premier League crown with one match still left to play, sparking massive celebrations among players and fans across the world.
This is Arsenal’s first league title since the historic 2003/04 “Invincibles” season under legendary manager Arsène Wenger the unforgettable campaign where Arsenal went unbeaten for the entire Premier League season.
After finishing second for three consecutive years behind Manchester City, many people believed Arsenal would fall short once again this season, especially after their crucial 2-1 defeat to City in April.
But unlike previous years, Arteta’s squad showed strength, maturity and championship mentality by responding with important victories under pressure.
Arsenal have been one of the most consistent teams in Europe this season, building their success through defensive discipline, tactical organisation, and leadership from key players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and William Saliba.
The club secured its 14th English league title and Arteta’s first Premier League trophy as a manager, while also recording the best defensive record in the league this season.
The celebrations began immediately after the final whistle at Bournemouth, with Arsenal players watching the match together at their London Colney training centre before erupting into emotional scenes of celebration.
Declan Rice later posted on Instagram saying, “I told you all… it’s done.”
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, the last man to deliver the title to the club back in 2004, also congratulated the squad with an emotional message, saying: “You did it. Champions go on when others stop. This is your time.”
The Premier League trophy will officially be lifted after Arsenal’s final game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
And remarkably, Arsenal’s dream season may still become even bigger, as the North London club now prepare for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, where they will attempt to win Europe’s biggest trophy for the first time in club history.
After 22 long years of waiting, Arsenal are champions of England once again.
