Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season after Manchester City failed to beat AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The Citizens needed a victory to keep the title race alive until the final day, but they could only manage a 1-1 draw, with Erling Haaland scoring a 95th-minute equaliser to salvage a point.
This marks Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years, and it means Pep Guardiola, who has won the league six times in ten seasons, will leave England without adding another trophy. Every match, every point, every goal, and every defensive action counted, but the Gunners have highlighted ten defining moments that were crucial in their successful campaign.
10 Defining Moments in Arsenal's Title Win
1-1 draw vs Manchester City
Manchester City had long been Arsenal's bogey team, often preventing the Gunners from achieving their goals, including overtaking them late in the season to win the title. In September at the Emirates, Arsenal seemed destined for defeat when Haaland scored in the 84th minute. However, substitute Gabriel Martinelli equalised to earn a valuable point for Mikel Arteta's side.
2-1 win over Newcastle United
Arsenal became the kings of late comebacks this season, producing several never-say-die moments that proved vital in their title ambitions. At St. James' Park, the Gunners scored two late goals through Mikel Merino to beat Newcastle United 2-1 and secure three crucial points away from home.
1-0 win over Crystal Palace
In October, Arsenal hosted Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Summer signing Eberechi Eze, who cost £67.5 million, stunned his former club by scoring the only goal to give the Gunners a 1-0 victory. The two sides are scheduled to meet again on the final day, but that match will be a formality for the champions.
2-1 win over Wolves
Tolu Arokodare nearly earned a point for Wolverhampton Wanderers after teammate Sam Johnstone had scored an own goal. However, Arsenal demonstrated their title credentials by securing a late win, courtesy of another own goal from the relegated side.
2-1 win over Brighton
In December, Premier League Golden Glove winner David Raya made one of the season's best saves, denying Yankuba Minteh's late curler to help Arsenal beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1.
1-1 draw vs Brentford
Draws can be costly, but avoiding defeat is crucial when victory is not possible. This philosophy helped Arsenal when they faced Brentford in February. With the score at 1-1, Igor Thiago was through on goal, but Cristhian Mosquera produced a last-ditch tackle to deny the Brazilian a certain goal.
2-1 win over Chelsea
Arsenal struggled to a 1-1 draw against ten-man Chelsea in the first leg, and the second leg seemed destined for another stalemate. However, David Raya denied Alejandro Garnacho in the final moments, allowing the Gunners to win 2-1 against their rivals.
2-0 win over Everton
In March, Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 in a rampant 15-minute spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and youngster Max Dowman, who became the youngest Premier League goalscorer, secured the victory.
1-0 win over Newcastle United
With the title race against Manchester City heating up, Eberechi Eze's ninth-minute strike against Newcastle United at the Emirates was enough to earn the Gunners three vital points.
Controversial 1-0 win over West Ham
West Ham thought they had equalised in the 95th minute through a goal that would have cancelled out Leandro Trossard's strike, but VAR disallowed it. Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb later stated that the decision was correct.
Arsenal Announce Title Parade
Legit.ng previously reported that Arsenal have scheduled a title parade after being confirmed as champions on Wednesday. The parade is set for May 31, 2026, a day after the UEFA Champions League final against PSG, where the Gunners hope to add another trophy to their collection.
