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Arsenal Secure 14th Premier League Title, First Since Invincibles

5/20/2026

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Summary

Arsenal Secures Title

Arsenal clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title on May 19, 2026 after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.
Arsenal moved to 82 points with a +43 goal difference following a 1-0 win over Burnley.
The victory gave Arsenal its 14th top-flight title and its first since the 2003-04 Invincibles season.
Arsenal now aim for a double, facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest.

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Arsenal Celebrates

Thousands of Arsenal fans gathered at the Emirates and pubs to celebrate the title after Manchester City's draw.
The squad met at Sobha Realty Training Centre, where players and staff cheered and hugged at the final whistle.
Declan Rice posted an Instagram selfie with teammates, captioning “I told you all… it’s done.”
Arsène Wenger shared a video message praising the players.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 “Invincibles” season ended with 90 points and a 49-match unbeaten run, the first top-flight title without defeat since Preston in 1888-89. After 22 years without a league crown, the club secured the 2026 title when Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth and Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0, sparking celebrations at the Emirates.

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Arsenal Secures Title

Arsenal clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title on May 19, 2026 after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.
Arsenal moved to 82 points with a +43 goal difference following a 1-0 win over Burnley.
The victory gave Arsenal its 14th top-flight title and its first since the 2003-04 Invincibles season.
Arsenal now aim for a double, facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest.

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