Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title after a dramatic late twist in the title race saw rivals Manchester City drop crucial points in a 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth on Tuesday night, mathematically handing the championship to the Gunners.
The result confirmed what had been building across a tense season: Arsenal finishing top of the table after three consecutive seasons of near misses, finally getting over the line under manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal had dominated large stretches of the campaign, though their momentum wavered in April following a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium that briefly appeared to swing the title momentum back in City’s favour. However, Arteta’s side responded with renewed consistency, holding their nerve in the closing weeks to secure the points needed to stay ahead.
The triumph marks Arsenal’s first league title since the legendary 2003/04 “Invincibles” season, when the club went unbeaten under Arsène Wenger Arsène Wenger, a feat still widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in English football.
Reaction from current and former figures at the club has been jubilant. Midfielder Declan Rice posted a celebratory message on social media alongside teammates, signalling relief after a season-long battle at the top.
Former striker Alan Smith Alan Smith praised the team’s balance and resilience, noting that while Arsenal were not always the most prolific side in attack, their defensive stability and collective organisation proved decisive in the title run-in.
“This feels fully deserved,” Smith said, highlighting how Arsenal managed to overcome previous seasons of late disappointment by maintaining consistency under pressure.
The victory ends a six-year trophy drought for the north London club and represents only Arteta’s second major honour since taking charge at the Emirates Stadium.
Attention now turns to Europe, where Arsenal face reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30. With domestic glory secured, expectations are rising that Arsenal could cap a historic season with an unprecedented European double.
