Full Breakdown
Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions After 22-Year Wait
5/25/2026, 9:55:50 PM
The Title-Winning Day
Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on 24 May 2026. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke gave the Gunners their 26th win of the campaign, while Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for Palace. The win left Arsenal on 85 points, seven ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
Road to the Crown
The title ends a 22-year league drought; Arsenal’s last top-flight win was in 2004. Since Arteta’s 2019 appointment, the club has spent nearly £1 billion on players, yielding a record 19 corner goals and a defensive tally of 17 clean sheets for Gabriel Magalhães, the league’s highest for a defender.
Key Figures Behind the Triumph
Mikel Arteta led the team, backed by co-chairmen Josh and Stan Kroenke, whose tenure has seen fan protests. Captain Martin Ødegaard directed play, while defenders Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba limited opponents to 20 goals in 2,751 minutes when both featured.
Statistical Highlights
Arsenal ended with 85 points, seven clear of Manchester City. Gabriel Magalhães kept 17 clean sheets (league-best), Saliba 15. The side won 26 games and set a club record with 19 corner-origin goals. Gabriel Jesus scored 27 league goals; Noni Madueke added 16.
Official Statements & Responses
Josh Kroenke stressed the title’s emotional impact for fans and pledged ongoing financial support. Arteta noted the confidence and responsibility the championship creates, and Ødegaard urged a swift shift of focus to the Champions League final.
Criticism & Opposition
Kroenke Sports Enterprises has faced fan protests over perceived mismanagement, highlighting tension between owners and parts of the Arsenal fan base.
On-the-Ground Celebration
At Selhurst Park a guard of honour welcomed Arsenal; supporters gathered in large numbers, extending the celebration into the early Bank Holiday hours.
What’s Next
Arsenal will prepare for the Champions League final versus Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on 30 May 2026, seeking a historic double.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You can see, feel and hear what this means. All of the fans behind me are overcome with emotion after 22 years. If anyone deserves this, it's this group” — Josh Kroenke, Arsenal co-chair
- “I said to the boys that this shirt now represents something else. We are the champions, and that brings a lot of confidence and a different kind of presence and energy to it.” — Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
- “We had a great celebration on Tuesday, the vibes are unreal, everyone is so happy,” — Martin Ødegaard, Arsenal captain
- “We’ve already talked about what we have to do in Budapest, how we’re going to use all the incredible energy that we’re all carrying towards that final and tomorrow we’re going to start to prepare for it.” — Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
