Arsenal End 22-Year Wait, Clinch Premier League Title After Manchester City Slip-Up

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Arsenal have emerged as champions of the 2025/2026 Premier League season after Manchester City dropped points in a draw against Bournemouth, a result that handed the North London club an unassailable lead at the top of the table.

Mikel Arteta’s side secured the title with one match left to play after opening a four-point gap over City, who now sit on 78 points. Arsenal moved to 82 points following a narrow victory over Burnley in their previous fixture.

The triumph marks Arsenal’s first English top-flight league title in 22 years. The club last won the Premier League during the 2003/2004 campaign under Arsene Wenger, when the famous “Invincibles” completed the season without a defeat.

Arsenal’s title-winning campaign has drawn praise for its discipline and effectiveness, especially from set pieces. The Gunners set a new mark this season after scoring their 18th league goal from a corner situation.

One of those decisive moments came in their recent 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka delivered a precise corner kick that found Kai Havertz, who headed home the winning goal.

The latest success also ends several painful seasons for Arsenal, who came close to lifting the title in recent years but fell short against Manchester City and Liverpool.

By sealing the title before the final round of fixtures, Arsenal avoided the pressure that often comes with a last-day decider. Their final league game against Crystal Palace will now serve as a celebration for the newly crowned champions.

Attention has also shifted to Arsenal’s European campaign. Arteta’s men are preparing for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Victory in that match would see Arsenal complete a historic league and Champions League double.