Arsenal have clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, ending a run of three consecutive seasons as runners-up. The Gunners were confirmed champions with a game to spare after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, leaving the gap at four points with only one match remaining.
City fell behind to a stunning 39th-minute strike from Eli Kroupi Junior and, despite Erling Haaland's stoppage-time equaliser, could not prevent Arsenal from securing their 14th top-flight title. Mikel Arteta's side will travel to Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2025/26 season as champions, having last won the league in 2004 as the 'Invincibles'.
Jubilant scenes erupted outside the Emirates Stadium, with former Arsenal striker Ian Wright among thousands of fans celebrating. Bukayo Saka hit back at critics, saying: 'They're not laughing at us anymore.' The club's training base featured a blacked-out Premier League trophy that lit up upon confirmation of the title, a project installed by manager Mikel Arteta.
At 16 years and 144 days old, Max Dowman is set to become the youngest-ever Premier League champion on the final day, surpassing Phil Foden's record. Dowman, who is also sitting his GCSEs, has made five substitute appearances to qualify for a winner's medal.
