Arsenal wins Premier League, ending 22-year wait
Arsenal has won the Premier League title for the first time since 2004, ending a 22-year wait. The team, led by Mikel Arteta, dominated the first half of the season but faced challenges in the spring. Their title was secured after Manchester City drew against Bournemouth, allowing Arsenal to claim victory.
- ▪Arsenal won their first Premier League title since 2004.
- ▪The team finished the season strong after a challenging spring.
- ▪Manchester City's draw against Bournemouth secured the title for Arsenal.
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An Arsenal supporter during the Premier League match between the Gunners and Burnley at Emirates Stadium in London, on May 18, 2026. GLYN KIRK / AFP Will the "Invincibles" make way for the "Unforgettables"? That is the nickname Thierry Henry hopes to bestow upon the Arsenal team that, on Tuesday, May 19, won the club's first Premier League title since 2004, the year the Gunners achieved the unique feat of completing the league undefeated. Yet Mikel Arteta's men still have one task left to accomplish if they want to stand on equal footing with their glorious predecessors: winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, May 30, in Budapest. No matter, for the North London side and its fans.
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