Arsenal Clinches Premier League Title After 22-Year Wait

Arsenal has made history by winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, following a crucial draw between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth. This victory marks a significant milestone for manager Mikel Arteta and the team, who have shown remarkable resilience after several seasons of near misses. With contributions from key players and a strong collective effort, Arsenal's triumph adds to their legacy in English football. Discover more about their journey to the title and the implications for the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 20, 2026, 08:21 IST

Arsenal Crowned Champions

In a thrilling conclusion to the season, Arsenal has secured the Premier League championship for the first time in 22 years, following a 1-1 draw between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. This victory marks a significant achievement for manager Mikel Arteta, who celebrates his inaugural Premier League title.

The last time Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy was during the 2003/04 season, under the guidance of Arsene Wenger and the leadership of captain Patrick Vieira.

Led by Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's triumph comes after three consecutive seasons of finishing as runners-up, including a narrow defeat to Manchester City in the 2023/24 season, where they lost the title by just two points.

With this latest victory, Arsenal has now claimed four Premier League titles, surpassing Liverpool by two and trailing Chelsea by just one. Manchester United holds the record for the most Premier League titles with 13, while Manchester City has eight. Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City are the only other clubs to have won the title, each with one championship.

Arsenal's recent success adds to their impressive history, bringing their total league titles to 14, placing them behind only Liverpool and Manchester United, who have each won the championship 20 times.

The Gunners' title-winning season has been characterized by a collective effort, with goals coming from various players. Viktor Gyokeres leads the scoring with 14 goals, while contributions from Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino have been vital throughout the campaign.

Assists have also been well-distributed, with Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Jurrien Timber, and Gabriel Magalhaes each providing at least four assists.

The draw for Manchester City means they finish four points behind Arsenal, eliminating any chance of catching up on the final day of the Premier League season.