And in a video published on Arsenal’s social media channels, Arteta said: “We have made history together again. I couldn’t be happier and prouder for everyone involved in this football club. Let’s enjoy this moment.” Midfielder Declan Rice posted a photo of himself standing next to Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze, Miles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, with the caption: “I told you all. It’s over.”
Arsenal’s official account shared footage of all the players celebrating enthusiastically as they watched City play Bournemouth at their training base in London Colney. As the full-time whistle blew at the Vitality Stadium, a large group gathered and chants of “Champions, champs!” created scenes of pure ecstasy.
Arsenal won the league for the first time since the Invincibles in 2003-04, ending their longest wait for the title since their first title in 1931. This is the North Londoner’s 14th league title and fourth in the Premier League era.
Bournemouth’s draw at the Vitality Stadium means Arsenal will lift the trophy at Selhurst Park on Sunday. They face Crystal Palace in their final league game, and six days before that they face Paris Saint-Germain in their first Champions League final since 2006.
The Gunners have never won the European Cup, so they still have a chance of completing a historic double in the city of Budapest.
Man City manager Josep Guardiola congratulated Arsenal after the draw, saying: “(I have to) congratulate Arsenal, Mikel and the backroom staff and the Premier League fans, which they deserve.”
“We wanted to arrive at the last moment (and keep the title fight until the last day). We were tired today. Bournemouth had 12 days to prepare. The fresh players didn’t have enough of an impact. We fought a lot and we’ll prepare for next season.”
Arsenal fans gathered in their thousands outside the Emirates Stadium to watch City’s stalemate, and went wild when the final scoreline confirmed they had won the long-awaited title.
Arsenal had previously finished runners-up for three consecutive seasons. In consecutive seasons in 2023 and 2024, Arteta’s side were chased by Guardiola’s City and lost in difficult circumstances.
Londoners missed out on further opportunities last year when City struggled in the off-season, finishing second behind Arn Slott’s Liverpool, but now they finally have the chance to end their 22-year wait.
“After leading us to the Premier League title in 2025/26, Mikel Arteta has cemented his place as one of the greatest managers in our history,” Arsenal said in a post on its website.
“Our former captain has overseen a major change in our fortunes since taking over in December 2019, ending a 22-year wait and becoming the first former Arsenal player to lead us to the top-flight Championship as manager.”
