Arsenal F.C. have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday.
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The result confirmed Arsenal’s place at the top of the table and ended the club’s long wait for a league title since their famous unbeaten “Invincibles” season in 2003/04.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 19, 2026
Managed by Mikel Arteta, Arsenal had finished runners-up in each of the previous three campaigns but showed consistency and resilience throughout this season. Their title challenge briefly appeared in danger after a defeat to Manchester City in April, but the North London side recovered strongly during the final weeks of the campaign.
The triumph also ends a six-year trophy drought and marks Arteta’s second major title since becoming Arsenal manager.
Midfielder Declan Rice celebrated the achievement on social media by posting a photo with teammates and declaring the title race finished. Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who led the club to its previous Premier League crown, also congratulated the team in a message shared through the club’s official channels.
Former striker Alan Smith praised Arsenal’s defensive strength and mental determination after several seasons of narrowly missing out on the title.
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Attention will now shift to European competition as Arsenal prepare for the UEFA Champions League final later this month. The English champions are set to face Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in Budapest on May 30.
Victory in the final would give Arsenal their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy and complete a historic season for the club.