Arsenal are 2025/2026 Premier League champions

Arsenal FC were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City FC were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. 

The result ended City’s hopes of catching Arsenal at the top of the table and confirmed Mikel Arteta’s side as champions of England for the 14th time in the club’s history.

Bournemouth produced a determined performance and looked set to hand Arsenal the title in style after taking the lead late in the first half through Junior Kroupi. 

The hosts frustrated Pep Guardiola’s side for much of the match with disciplined defending and dangerous counter-attacks, while City struggled to create clear opportunities despite dominating possession.

As the match entered stoppage time, City finally found a breakthrough when Rodri struck the post and the rebound fell kindly for Erling Haaland, who swept the ball home to level the score. 

The late equaliser briefly raised hopes of a dramatic comeback for Guardiola’s side, but Bournemouth held firm during the final moments to secure a historic point and confirm European football for the first time in the club’s history.

The final whistle sparked celebrations among Arsenal supporters across London, particularly at the Emirates Stadium, where fans gathered to watch City’s result. 

The title triumph marks the end of a long wait for the Gunners, whose previous league championship came during the famous “Invincibles” campaign under Arsène Wenger in 2004.

Manager Mikel Arteta was widely praised for transforming Arsenal into champions after years of rebuilding. 

For Manchester City, the draw effectively ended an era of domestic dominance under Pep Guardiola, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. 

While Haaland’s late goal delayed Arsenal’s celebrations by only a few minutes, it could not prevent the Premier League trophy from returning to north London after more than two decades.