Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah were among the Premier League stars waving goodbye after their matches on the final day of the 2025/26 season, with tears aplenty across England. Arsenal lifted the trophy at Selhurst Park, and Tottenham Hotspur stayed up at the expense of West Ham United.
Guardiola's Emotional Farewell
Guardiola's announcement of his departure after a decade as Manchester City manager dominated the headlines heading into the weekend. There was barely a dry eye inside the Etihad Stadium as Bernardo Silva and John Stones also bade farewell to the club. Guardiola was particularly tearful during and after Manchester City's match, not least because they lost to Aston Villa.
Bernardo Silva and John Stones
Bernardo Silva and Pep Guardiola spent plenty of time embracing during and after their final match for Manchester City. John Stones received a rare start and soaked in every moment of his last outing at Etihad Stadium.
Salah's Long Goodbye
Salah's long goodbye finally ended at Anfield, alongside Andy Robertson as Liverpool fans showed their appreciation. Salah did not manage to sign off with a goal, but emotions got the better of him after the match as he had to fight back the tears. Robertson was the John Stones to Salah's Bernardo Silva and made the most of his last moments as a Liverpool player with a moving post-match speech.
Arsenal's Title Triumph
Mikel Arteta donned an Arsenal home shirt to lift the Premier League title, with Myles Lewis-Skelly enjoying this moment in particular. Arsenal's staff did not join Arteta in making a late wardrobe change, but they did all celebrate together with the trophy.
Tottenham's Great Escape
Joao Palhinha scored the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton to avoid relegation, sparking jubilant scenes in north London. Guglielmo Vicario made a beeline for Roberto De Zerbi as the two Italians celebrated Spurs staying up. Meanwhile, West Ham United supporters young and old faced up to the reality of their club being back in the Championship once again.
