Arsenal have won their first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking jubilant celebrations from players and fans alike. The Gunners secured the championship after Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, guaranteeing Arsenal the crown for the first time since 2004.
Jubilant Scenes at Training Ground and Emirates Stadium
Wild celebrations erupted at Arsenal's London Colney training base and outside the Emirates Stadium, where thousands of supporters gathered to mark the historic achievement. Fireworks and flares lit up the night sky as fans reveled in the long-awaited triumph. Club legend Ian Wright, who scored 185 goals for Arsenal and won the title in 1998, was mobbed by fans as he joined the party outside the ground.
Saka Hits Back at Critics
A jubilant Bukayo Saka took aim at Arsenal's critics, declaring: "They're not laughing at us any more." The winger, speaking in footage posted by teammate Jurriën Timber on Instagram, said: "Twenty-two years, 22 years. There was laughing, there was joking, they're not laughing any more. Look, it is going to be shining, it is going to be shining bright."
Arsenal had faced accusations of bottling their title push after losing to Manchester City on 19 April. However, while City stumbled with draws against Everton and Bournemouth, Arsenal bounced back by winning their next four matches without conceding a goal to finish top of the table.
Arteta's Masterstroke and Player Reactions
Mikel Arteta, who rejoined Arsenal as manager in December 2019 when the club was in turmoil, had installed a blacked-out Premier League trophy at the training base that would light up only when the team became champions. That moment finally arrived, and Arteta's faith in his squad was rewarded.
In an Instagram story on Saka's channel, Myles Lewis-Skelly was seen holding a champagne bottle, saying: "They called us bottlers. And now we're holding the bottle." The celebrations continued into the early hours, with Eberechi Eze posting a picture alongside Declan Rice, Timber, and Saka at the Emirates Stadium. Eze's Instagram slides also included a picture of an Arsenal-branded bottle, another jibe at the club's detractors.
A Historic Achievement
Arsenal's title win ends a 22-year drought and marks a remarkable turnaround under Arteta. The club had been runners-up in the league for the previous three seasons, but this year they finally broke through. The scenes of joy at the training ground and outside the stadium reflect the deep connection between the team and its supporters, who have waited more than two decades for this moment.
