Arsenal clinched the Premier League title on Tuesday night after Manchester City drew 1-1 away at Bournemouth. The result handed Mikel Arteta’s side their first league crown since the 2003-04 season.
Arsenal secured the necessary points on Monday with a 1-0 win over Burnley at home. The narrow victory put them five points clear of Manchester City with one game in hand for their rivals. Arsenal finished the season with 82 points from 37 matches.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised his players after the Burnley match. He highlighted their consistency throughout the campaign.
Manchester City needed a win at the Vitality Stadium to keep the title race alive until the final day. Instead, Bournemouth took the lead through 19-year-old forward Kroupi, who scored his 13th goal of the season. City equalized later, but they could not find a winner.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola expressed pride in his team’s performance. He noted that the draw helped secure their push for European qualification.
Arsenal built their success on a strong defense and key contributions from stars such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Viktor Gyökeres. The team lost only five matches all season. Their solid form allowed them to hold off a determined Manchester City challenge.
Fans celebrated across the country as news of the draw spread. Arsenal will host their final match on Sunday where they plan formal trophy celebrations.
The victory marks a major milestone for the club and manager Mikel Arteta, who transformed Arsenal into consistent title contenders. Manchester City finished second with one game remaining.
