Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years has sparked celebrations among the club's famous supporters, with Sir David Beckham receiving playful teasing from his son Romeo. The victory ended a long drought for the north London club, confirmed after Manchester City's defeat to Bournemouth.
Romeo Beckham, an avid Arsenal fan, posted a selfie before the decisive match urging Bournemouth to 'win us the title'. After the win, he shared a tearful message on Instagram: 'Oh my god we've done it. I love you Arsenal.' His father David, a former Manchester United star, shared a screenshot of a video call with Romeo, captioning it: 'The moment Arsenal became champions and my son calls to remind me.'
Other celebrities joined in. Actor Hugh Laurie tweeted: 'Well, heck. The Arsenal. What an amazing achievement. BPM 150, dropping slowly.' Olympian Sir Mo Farah posted a picture with an Arsenal mascot, declaring: '22 years… we did it!!!' Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton simply wrote 'COYG' on his Instagram story. Piers Morgan, a long-suffering fan, said on X: '5 times the bridesmaid. Tonight, finally, THE BRIDE.' Singer Jess Glynne exclaimed: 'Come onnn Champions!!!!!'
Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn was among fans outside the Emirates Stadium, calling it 'a moment I will never forget'. Arsenal legend Ian Wright, the club's second-highest goalscorer, was mobbed by fans singing his name as he arrived. He told Premier League Productions: 'I was absolutely over the moon… This club deserves it, our fans deserve it.'
Arsenal's players gathered at their training ground to watch Manchester City's match, celebrating their 14th top-flight title without playing, sparking joyous scenes across the capital.
