Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title Sunday after defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 [1] at Selhurst Park.
The victory marks the end of a long championship drought for the North London club. By winning the match, Arsenal claimed their first league crown in 22 years [1].
The match kicked off at 4 p.m. BST [3] on May 24, 2026 [3]. Entering the final matchweek [6], Arsenal required a win to guarantee the trophy. The 2-1 result provided the three points [5] necessary to clinch the title.
Selhurst Park served as the backdrop for the celebration as the Gunners overcame the home side in London [2]. The victory allowed the club to hoist the trophy immediately following the conclusion of the match [2].
This result caps a season of high stakes for the club. The team managed to maintain their lead through the final stretch of the season to ensure the title returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since the early 2000s [1].
“Arsenal claimed their first league crown in 22 years”
This championship represents a significant shift in the English football hierarchy, breaking a two-decade period of dominance by other clubs. By securing the title in the final matchweek, Arsenal validates a long-term rebuilding project and restores the club to the summit of the domestic game.
