Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year Premier League title drought after Manchester City's draw with Bournemouth mathematically eliminated the defending champions from contention. Mikel Arteta's squad erupted in scenes of pure euphoria as they watched the final moments of City's 1-1 result in Dorset, with one game remaining in the season. The victory marks a seismic moment for a club that last claimed the league title during the famed "Invincibles" campaign of 2004.
The squad gathered to witness the confirmation of their triumph, with players jumping, embracing, and screaming as the reality of their achievement sank in. The tension accumulated over two seasons of narrowly falling short visibly released as the Gunners officially became champions of England. Footage from the celebrations captured the raw emotion of a group that has worked tirelessly to reclaim their place atop English football.
Rice's "It's Done" Moment Comes Full Circle
Midfielder Declan Rice seized the moment to settle a score with doubters who questioned the squad's mentality following a damaging defeat to Manchester City earlier in the campaign. Rice had been famously captured on pitch telling Martin Odegaard "it's not done" after that loss, a phrase that drew scrutiny from critics. With the title now secured, Rice posted an image alongside teammates Kai Havertz, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and others, captioning it: "I told you all.. it's done," complete with trophy emojis. The post served as a pointed reminder to those who had doubted the midfielder's conviction during the toughest moments of the title race.
What Comes Next for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta praised his players for their resilience after consecutive seasons of heartbreak. "We made history again together. I cannot be happier and prouder for everybody involved in this football club," the Spanish manager reflected. Arsenal's domestic triumph sets up a tantalizing prospect: the club now turns its attention to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, where a historic double remains within reach.
The squad will officially lift the Premier League trophy against Crystal Palace in their final fixture, but celebrations have already begun throughout the club. With the pressure finally released after two decades, Arsenal heads to Hungary with the confidence of being English football's reigning champions. The Gunners' continental ambitions now rest on one last hurdle before what could become a transformative season in the club's modern history.
