Arsenal secured the Premier League title this month after defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 [1] at Selhurst Park in London.
The victory ends a 22-year drought [2] for the club, marking the successful culmination of a multi-season rebuilding project led by manager Mikel Arteta.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke [3] propelled the team to the win in the final match of the 2025-2026 season. The result confirms Arsenal as champions, validating the tactical adjustments and squad overhaul implemented by Arteta since his appointment.
Arteta's approach focused on resilience and a specific tactical identity to compete with the league's elite. This strategic shift allowed the club to maintain a title challenge through the closing stages of the campaign.
Following the final whistle, Arteta expressed the emotional weight of the achievement. "I feel relief and pride," Arteta said [4].
The celebrations extended to the manager's family, as his son said, "We are champions, Daddy" [5].
The win at Selhurst Park serves as a definitive milestone for the club's modern era, transitioning from a period of transition back to the summit of English football.
“"I feel relief and pride."”
This title represents a significant shift in the power dynamics of the Premier League, proving that Arteta's long-term project of squad rebuilding and tactical evolution can overcome the dominance of other established giants. By securing the trophy in the final match of the season, Arsenal has restored its status as a championship-caliber organization for the first time since the early 2000s.
