Arsenal secures first Premier League crown since 2004

Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions after Manchester City were held to a 1‑1 draw by Bournemouth, leaving the north London club with an unassailable four‑point lead and ending a 22‑year wait for the title. It is the Gunners’ 14th league triumph and their first since the "Invincibles" era in 2004. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the achievement, saying the squad could be proud and that the title "takes the weight off their shoulders" ahead of the summer World Cup. Four Arsenal players – Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke – will join England’s World Cup squad, with coach Julian Tuchel confirming their arrival on Saturday.

Fans celebrated across London, posting jubilant messages and recalling past glories, while former Arsenal greats such as Arsène Wenger and David Seaman congratulated the team. The victory also marks a break in Manchester City’s recent dominance, as City’s title bid collapsed after the draw with Bournemouth.