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Arsenal Win Title 2-1, Youngest Starter, No Penalties

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arsenal clinched the Premier League title by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
Max Dowman, 16 years and 144 days old, became the youngest Premier League starter and title winner.
Arsenal finished the season without conceding a penalty or receiving a red card, a league first.
The win left Arsenal seven points ahead of Manchester City and booked a Champions League final spot against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 campaign, managed by Arsène Wenger, became the first 38-match Premier League season finished unbeaten, recording 26 wins, 12 draws and 90 points—a record later matched only by Preston’s 1888-89 feat. The club’s 49-game unbeaten streak and “Invincibles” legacy underpin its 2024 title push, pressuring rivals such as Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Story summary

Arsenal clinched the Premier League title by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
Max Dowman, 16 years and 144 days old, became the youngest Premier League starter and title winner.
Arsenal finished the season without conceding a penalty or receiving a red card, a league first.
The win left Arsenal seven points ahead of Manchester City and booked a Champions League final spot against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

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