Arsenal clinches Premier League title 2025‑26, ending 22‑year drought

Arsenal secured the Premier League championship for the 2025‑26 season, their first league title since the 2003‑04 "Invincibles" campaign and the club’s 14th overall. The decisive moment came when Manchester City were held to a 1‑1 draw at Bournemouth on 20 May 2026, leaving City unable to catch Arsenal with one game remaining.

The season featured a demanding early schedule, including victories over Manchester United and Newcastle United and a draw with Liverpool, which laid the foundation for the title run. Manager Mikel Arteta’s tactical adjustments helped the team maintain consistency throughout the campaign.

The triumph sparked worldwide celebrations. In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Arsenal in Parliament and on social media, while Kenya’s President William Ruto praised the club’s “epic adventure.” Hundreds of thousands of supporters filled the Emirates Stadium and poured onto streets around the globe, prompting former players such as Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher to comment on the unprecedented scale of the festivities.