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Arsenal Win Title with 85 Points; Haaland Golden Boot

5/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Arsenal secured Premier League title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, finishing on 85 points.
Distribution gave Arsenal £54 million, Manchester City £51.3 million, and relegated Wolves under £3 million.
Erling Haaland earned Golden Boot with 27 goals and added four Arsenal players to the Team of the Season.
Sunderland and Brighton secured Europa League and Conference League spots respectively.
Bournemouth finished sixth, earning £40.5 million in prize money.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the clubs broke away to form the Premier League, with Manchester United winning the first title and champions receiving £1.5 million. Decades of lucrative TV deals have swelled the prize pool, so Arsenal’s 2023-24 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park brought £54 million, illustrating how the league’s commercial growth reshapes club ambitions.

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Story summary

Arsenal secured Premier League title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, finishing on 85 points.
Distribution gave Arsenal £54 million, Manchester City £51.3 million, and relegated Wolves under £3 million.
Erling Haaland earned Golden Boot with 27 goals and added four Arsenal players to the Team of the Season.
Sunderland and Brighton secured Europa League and Conference League spots respectively.
Bournemouth finished sixth, earning £40.5 million in prize money.

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