Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth | Football News
Arsenal Claims Premier League Title After 22-Year Wait
Published on May 19, 2026
Arsenal has been confirmed as Premier League champions for the first time since 2004, following a 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Bournemouth on Tuesday.
City entered the match needing victories in both of their remaining games, along with an Arsenal loss, to maintain their title hopes. However, the draw eliminated any chance of a title defense for Pep Guardiola’s side, as Arsenal now holds an unassailable four-point lead in the standings with one round of matches remaining.
The result triggered jubilant celebrations among Arsenal supporters, who gathered outside the Emirates Stadium upon learning of the game’s outcome.
Manchester City appeared to spark a potential comeback when Erling Haaland scored in stoppage time to equalize Junior Kroupi’s first-half goal. However, there was not enough time to secure a winning goal.
With this title, Arsenal’s players join the ranks of club legends Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Ian Wright, who previously brought the club to the pinnacle of English football. The current squad also looks ahead to the Champions League final against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain later this month, although that prospect is set aside for celebrations.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed relief as Arsenal ended a three-season runner-up streak, during which the team has regularly been pursued by City. In the previous two seasons, Arsenal saw their lead diminished by City, and last season they finished behind Liverpool.
Throughout this campaign, Arsenal has consistently led the table. Despite facing challenges as the season drew to a close, the team ultimately achieved their long-awaited success. The last time Arsenal won the league, they were known as the “Invincibles” for completing the season without a single defeat.
