LONDON — The long wait is officially over. Arsenal Football Club has been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, concluding a historic 2025–26 campaign with a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Coronation

The final day of the season served as a celebration of Arsenal’s dominance. Mikel Arteta’s side finished the campaign with 85 points seven clear of runners-up Manchester City having secured 26 wins throughout the year. The mood at Selhurst Park was celebratory from the start, with Crystal Palace players forming a guard of honor to welcome the champions onto the pitch.

Following the victory, the atmosphere reached a crescendo as American co-chairmen Stan and Josh Kroenke presented the silver trophy. In a scene of pure jubilation, captain Martin Odegaard lifted the Premier League title to the cheers of thousands of traveling fans, while Mikel Arteta was hoisted into the air by his squad.

Arteta’s Tactical Rotation

With a crucial Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon, Arteta opted to rest several key stars, including David Raya, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Viktor Gyokeres. The manager’s bold rotation included a historic debut for 16-year-old Max Dowman, who became the youngest player to ever start a Premier League match.

Despite the changes, Arsenal remained clinical:

    •    Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring with a low drive at the near post.

    •    Noni Madueke doubled the lead shortly after halftime, volleying home from a well-worked set-piece routine.

    •    While Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back for Palace late in the 89th minute, Arsenal held firm to secure the three points.

A Historic Achievement

"There are doubts and the understanding that maybe you are not the right person. Thanks to God that we have done it," Arteta told Sky Sports amidst the celebrations. "I feel a lot of joy and a lot of relief as well."

For the Arsenal faithful, the day was the culmination of years of hard work. As the team celebrated on the pitch in special "Champions" shirts, the sounds of "North London Forever" echoed through the ground, marking the start of what supporters hope is a new era of dominance at the Emirates.