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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 night.
The result confirmed Arsenal’s place at the top of the table and ended a long wait for the North London club’s first league title since the legendary “Invincibles” season of 2003/04 under former manager Arsène Wenger.
After finishing runners-up in each of the previous three seasons, Arsenal finally completed their title charge under manager Mikel Arteta, securing the club’s first major trophy in six years and Arteta’s second major honour at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners had led the Premier League standings for much of the campaign, although their title hopes appeared under threat in April following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. However, Arsenal responded strongly in the closing weeks of the season and held off Pep Guardiola’s side to seal a memorable triumph.
Midfielder Declan Rice celebrated the achievement by posting a picture with his teammates on social media with the caption: “I told you all… it’s done.”
Arsenal also paid tribute to Arsène Wenger in a celebratory social media post, recognising the former manager who guided the club to its last league title in 2004.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith praised Arteta and the team for finally ending years of near misses.
“Brilliant. It’s fully deserved,” Smith said while speaking to Sky Sports. “Arsenal have had the best defence in the league, and as an overall unit, Mikel Arteta has done incredibly well.”
He added that winning the title could now allow Arsenal to play with greater freedom heading into the UEFA Champions League final later this month.
Arsenal remain in contention for a historic double as they prepare to face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30.
The Premier League trophy will officially be presented to Arsenal following their final game of the season against Crystal Palace F.C. on Sunday.
Arsenal’s last league triumph came during the iconic 2003/04 campaign when Wenger’s side completed the entire Premier League season unbeaten, recording 26 wins and 12 draws to earn the famous “Invincibles” tag.
The title victory has sparked celebrations among supporters worldwide, with many hailing Arteta’s patience, tactical discipline and long-term rebuilding project that finally delivered silverware to the Emirates Stadium.
Premier League 2025/26 Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | +43 | 82 | L, L, W, W, W, W |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | +43 | 78 | W, W, D, W, W, D |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 68 | L, W, W, W, D, W |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | +6 | 62 | D, W, L, L, D, W |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 59 | W, W, W, L, D, L |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | +4 | 56 | W, W, D, W, W, D |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | +9 | 53 | W, D, W, L, W, L |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +7 | 52 | L, L, L, L, D, W |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +3 | 52 | D, D, L, W, L, D |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | -7 | 51 | W, L, L, D, D, W |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 49 | L, L, L, W, D, W |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | -2 | 49 | D, L, L, D, D, L |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | -6 | 49 | L, D, W, L, L, D |
| 14 | Leeds United | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | -4 | 47 | W, W, D, W, D, W |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | -9 | 45 | D, L, L, D, L, D |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | -3 | 43 | D, W, W, W, D, L |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 38 | L, D, W, W, D, L |
| 18 | West Ham United | 37 | 9 | 9 | 19 | -22 | 36 | W, D, W, L, L, L |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 4 | 9 | 24 | -37 | 21 | L, L, L, L, D, L |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 37 | 3 | 10 | 24 | -41 | 19 |
