ArsenalTeam·Arsenal Football Club has officially been crowned champions of the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League for the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to a 22-year wait for English football's most coveted prize. The victory marks their fourth Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title and 14th English top-flight championship overall, a testament to a season of sustained excellence and tactical evolution under manager Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners secured the championship on May 19, 2026, with a game still to play, after title rivals Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. This result confirmed ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's unassailable lead at the top of the table, sparking celebrations across North London. The team then officially celebrated their triumph following a 2-1 victory against Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace on May 24, 2026, on the final day of the season.
ArsenalTeam·Arsenal concluded the campaign with an impressive 85 points, finishing seven points clear of second-placed Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City, who accumulated 78 points. Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United secured third place with 71 points, followed by Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa with 65 points, and LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool rounding out the top five with 60 points. All five teams clinched berths in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League for the upcoming season.
The path to the title was not without its challenges. ArsenalTeam·Arsenal maintained their lead through the demanding final weeks of the season, demonstrating resilience and maturity. While their advantage over Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City fluctuated, and City briefly moved ahead on goals scored on April 22, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal responded decisively by winning their subsequent four matches. Crucial draws for Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City against EvertonTeam·Everton on May 4 and Bournemouth on May 19 ultimately paved the way for ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's early coronation.
Mikel Arteta, reflecting on the historic achievement, emphasized the significance of this triumph for the club's future trajectory.
"This is just the starting point of a new era of success for Arsenal,"— Mikel Arteta.
He further articulated his vision, stating, "Excellence has to be our standard and this has to drive us to attack the future." Arteta highlighted the improved depth and maturity within the squad as pivotal to their success, noting that the team had reached "another level" during the season. He also pointed to past setbacks, including a UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain and an EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup final loss to Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City, as crucial learning experiences that provided "emotional fuel for the domestic run-in." These experiences, according to Arteta, instilled in the team the necessity for "ice-cold game management, spatial discipline, and absolute clinical execution in front of goal."
Beyond the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title, the 2025/26 season was a notable campaign for ArsenalTeam·Arsenal, despite their defeats in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League and EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup finals. The team also set a new Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League record by scoring 19 goals from corners in a single season, showcasing their tactical prowess and efficiency from set pieces. This comprehensive performance across multiple competitions underscores the significant progress made by Arteta's side, setting a formidable benchmark for seasons to come.
Arsenal fans celebrate winning the Premier League title at the Etihad Stadium. Credit: Sportimage/IMAGO
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