19 may 2026 22:25+02:00

Arsenal claim Premier League crown after 22-year wait

Arsenal have officially clinched the Premier League title. Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth handed the Gunners an insurmountable four-point lead with a game remaining. Mikel Arteta’s resilient squad can now celebrate a triumph that ends over two decades of heartbreak for north London.

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season review: mastering set-pieces
Arsenal’s path to glory was paved by tactical discipline and unmatched efficiency from set-pieces. The Gunners emerged as England’s undisputed leaders in this area, smashing records by scoring their 18th Premier League goal from a corner this season.
This lethal edge was on full display in their penultimate match against Burnley, where Bukayo Saka’s curling delivery found Kai Havertz, who outjumped everyone to power home a crucial 1-0 victory at the Emirates.
return to the top after decades in the shadows
This historic triumph officially ends a 22-year wait for silverware.
Fans last witnessed Arsenal lift the Premier League trophy in the 2003-04 season under Arsène Wenger’s legendary ‘Invincibles.’ Generations have grown up longing for a repeat of that golden era. After years of near-misses, Arteta’s visionary leadership has finally allowed this modern, resilient group to carve their own legacy.
Yet this victory was far from handed to them. It comes after three agonising seasons where the Gunners pushed hard for the title but fell short against Manchester City and Liverpool’s relentless dominance.
no dramatic finale needed: title secured early
By winning the league with a game to spare, Arsenal avoided the tension of a last-day showdown. Manchester City’s unexpected stumble in Bournemouth left them stuck on 78 points, while Arsenal’s commanding total of 82 points mathematically sealed the title with a four-point cushion.
After grinding out a tense 1-0 win over relegated Burnley, Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace promises to be a celebratory lap of honour for the new champions.
a historic double in sight: premier league and champions league?
With the Premier League now in the bag, attention turns to an even grander ambition: can this extraordinary Arsenal side complete a historic double by lifting the Champions League trophy?
Under Arteta’s guidance, the Gunners have built a rock-solid foundation, anchored by Declan Rice’s midfield dominance and a defensive unit that has stifled Europe’s elite.
Now unbeatable, they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on 30 May at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. Securing Europe’s top prize would crown an already remarkable season and cement their place among football’s all-time greats.