Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a dramatic turn of events saw title rivals Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday.
The result meant City could no longer catch Arsenal, handing Mikel Arteta’s side their first league title in 22 years and ending a six-year trophy drought.
Arsenal had moved to the brink of glory with a narrow 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley on Monday, extending their lead at the top to five points before City’s slip confirmed the outcome.
The Gunners, who have finished second in the past three seasons, maintained consistency throughout the campaign and responded strongly after a setback against City last month, winning four consecutive league matches without conceding.
Meanwhile, City’s campaign was overshadowed by reports of uncertainty around manager Pep Guardiola, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge.
City had gone into their clash with Bournemouth needing a win to keep the title race alive but struggled to break down a resilient home side chasing European qualification.
Bournemouth took the lead through a stunning strike from teenager Eli Junior Kroupi, while City’s attempts to respond were repeatedly frustrated by goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic and defensive resilience.
Despite late pressure and a stoppage-time equaliser from Erling Haaland, City were unable to find a winning goal, effectively surrendering the title.
The result also confirmed Bournemouth’s remarkable form, extending their unbeaten league run to 17 matches and securing European football qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
For Arsenal, the triumph marks a significant milestone under Arteta, who has rebuilt the team into consistent title challengers and finally delivered the Premier League crown.
