By Adesakin Adefemi
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for a league crown on Sunday, clinching the Premier League title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Mikel Arteta’s side needed three points to seal the championship and delivered through goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke. The victory marked Arsenal’s 26th win of the season and confirmed their dominance in a campaign that saw them hold off defending champions Manchester City.
Crystal Palace pulled one back through Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the hosts could not prevent Arsenal from taking all three points. The result sparked jubilant celebrations among the traveling Arsenal supporters and sealed the club’s first top-flight title since the 2003/2004 “Invincibles” season.
The Gunners’ triumph was mathematically secured days earlier when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday. That result left City four points behind with only one match remaining, making Arsenal’s title unassailable before Sunday’s final round of fixtures.
Sunday’s match therefore became a coronation. Arsenal controlled large spells of the game and capitalized on key moments to ensure there would be no late drama. The win ensured they finished the season on a high note, rewarding months of consistency and resilience.
For Arteta, the title represents the culmination of a rebuilding project that began when he took charge in 2019. The Spaniard has gradually transformed Arsenal into a title-contending side, blending youth with experience and instilling a clear tactical identity.
The championship is Arsenal’s 14th English league title overall. It ends the longest gap between league triumphs in the club’s modern history and restores the North London club to the summit of English football.
After the final whistle, Arsenal players were presented with the Premier League trophy on the Selhurst Park pitch. The ceremony marked the official end of a title race that had kept fans on edge for much of the season.
Attention now turns to Europe, where Arsenal will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest. With domestic glory secured, Arteta’s team will chase a historic double to cap a remarkable season.
