Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions, ending a 22-year wait for the English title since the 'Invincibles' team of 2004.
Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, giving the Gunners an unassailable lead at the top of the table after they beat Burnley on Monday. Mikel Arteta's men had finished runners-up in each of the last three seasons before finally overcoming Pep Guardiola's team to be crowned Kings of England.
The Arsenal squad gathered at their London Colney training base to watch Manchester City's clash with the Cherries in the hope they could be crowned champions. The Gunners had kept those plans quiet, but footage surfaced after the final whistle showing the squad launching into celebrations once their triumph was confirmed.
Arsenal fans gathered outside the Emirates Stadium in their thousands to toast their long-awaited success. Legendary forward Ian Wright was among those at the centre of the celebrations outside the stadium.
Champions League final still to come
More glory could follow next week as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League. The Gunners will collect the Premier League trophy after Sunday's final game away at Crystal Palace, with tickets now gold dust for their most loyal fans.
Arteta and his team have endured mockery over their "second again" position as the Premier League's bridesmaids, but that ends with their first major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, which was Arteta's first season in charge. Arsenal's last Premier League title came in 2004, when Thierry Henry and his teammates went unbeaten through the entire 38-game season. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester City have all held the title since.
Guardiola and Starmer react
Guardiola offered his congratulations to Arsenal and his former assistant Arteta after City came up short. "Congratulations to Mikel, congratulations to Arsenal, they have been phenomenal," Guardiola said. "We were close. On behalf of everyone at Manchester City, we congratulate Mikel and all the staff, players and fans on winning the Premier League. They deserve it."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, an Arsenal fan, wrote on social media: "22 long years for the Arsenal. But finally, we're back where we belong. Champions!"