Arsenal Football Club has been crowned champion of the 2025/26 Premier League, ending a 22-year title drought. The Gunners secured the trophy with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on the same day.
Match Summary
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 41st minute, and Noni Madueke doubled the lead shortly after halftime in the 47th minute. Crystal Palace pulled one back through Jean-Philippe Mateta late in the game, but it was not enough to deny Arsenal the title.
Kit Change for Next Season
As Premier League champions, Arsenal will be permitted to wear the special gold champions badge on the sleeves of their shirts during the 2026/27 season. This tradition, introduced after Leicester City's historic title win in 2015/16, allows the defending champions to display a unique gold badge. It will be the first time Arsenal have worn this emblem.
Mikel Arteta's Reaction
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed immense pride and emotion after finally delivering the Premier League title. He acknowledged the pain of coming close in previous seasons and praised his players for their resilience. Arteta also stated that the squad is now focused on winning the UEFA Champions League.
Arteta said: "A lot of emotions, a lot of joy, pride. I think the manner that we've done it represents what the guys are feeling and the reason why this magic happened. We have accomplished a lot of things that have a lot of value. But at the end of the day, we are here to win major trophies. That was the ultimate goal. We came very close, and in three locations we fell short, which was painful. But that has driven us to find new ways to show what we are made of. We can't wait to write a new chapter in the history of our club and lift the Champions League."
