Arsenal have officially been crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions, ending their historic
22-year wait for the English top-flight title. [
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Their coronation was mathematically sealed on
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, after closest rivals Manchester City were held to a
1-1 draw against Bournemouth. This result gives Mikel Arteta's squad an insurmountable four-point lead heading into the final matchday of the season. [
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The Decisive Match
- The Situation: Manchester City trailing by 5 points needed a win at the Vitality Stadium to keep the title race alive until Sunday.
- The Heartbreak: Bournemouth took a first-half lead through a spectacular curling goal from teenager Junior Kroupi.
- Too Late: Erling Haaland equalized for City deep into stoppage time, but the match ended 1-1, vaporizing City's title ambitions. [1, 2, 3]
A Historic Triumph
This victory marks Arsenal's
14th English top-flight league title and their first Premier League crown since Arsène Wenger's legendary "Invincibles" went undefeated during the 2003/04 campaign. [
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The success comes after extreme persistence from manager Mikel Arteta. After completely overhauling the squad since his 2019 arrival, the manager endured three consecutive second-place finishes—twice losing the crown to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and once to Liverpool. [
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Arsenal will formally be presented with the Premier League trophy on
Sunday, 24 May 2026, following their final match against Crystal Palace. Excitement is peaking among fans, as Arsenal can secure a historic continental double if they defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the
UEFA Champions League final on 30 May in Budapest. [
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Watch the immediate reaction and incredible celebrations as the Gunners secure the title:
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