Twenty-Two Years Later: Arsenal Crowned 2025/26 Premier League Champions

LONDON, England — The twenty-two-year wait is officially over. Arsenal have been crowned the 2025/26 Premier League champions, capturing their 14th top-flight title and their first since the legendary "Invincibles" campaign of 2004.

Mikel Arteta’s side mathematically secured the championship with a game to spare on Tuesday, following a 1-0 victory over Burnley and a subsequent 1-1 draw between rivals Manchester City and Bournemouth. The Gunners officially lifted the trophy yesterday at Selhurst Park, capping off a magnificent domestic campaign with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace to finish a resounding seven points clear at the summit.

Arsenal's historic march to the title was underpinned by historic consistency and absolute defensive mastery. The North London giants registered 26 wins across the 38-game season and boasted the division's meanest defense, conceding a mere 26 goals. Goalkeeper David Raya claimed his third consecutive Golden Glove award after racking up an astonishing 19 clean sheets, anchoring a backline that suffocated opponents from August through May.

Beyond their open-play resilience, Arteta’s side weaponized marginal gains to become the most lethal set-piece team in modern Premier League history. Arsenal shattered the all-time league record by scoring 18 goals directly from corner kicks, with 28 of their total goals originating from dead-ball situations.

After finishing as runners-up for three consecutive seasons, this title marks a monumental psychological breakthrough for the club. However, the celebrations will quickly share the spotlight with preparation; the newly crowned English champions now turn their attention to Budapest, where they face Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in pursuit of their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy.