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2026.05.20 13:44 GMT+8

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw

Updated 2026.05.20 13:44 GMT+8
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The Arsenal players celebrate winning the Premier League after watching AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, England, May 19, 2026. /VCG

Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.

City had to win to take the fight to the final day but fell short and can no longer catch their rivals, who have ended a six-year trophy drought.

After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta's side have finally made it over the line to win the London club's first English title since Arsene Wenger's "Invincibles" in 2004.

Arsenal edged to the brink of a 14th English top-flight title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley on Monday, which took them five points clear of City.

The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last month, winning four straight league matches without conceding a goal.

"Congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, the staff, all the players, fans for this Premier League," said City boss Pep Guardiola. "You deserve it!"

On Monday, just 48 hours after completing a domestic cup double with victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, City were rocked by widespread reports that Guardiola will depart after a decade in charge at the end of the season.

Victory at Wembley on Saturday secured a 20th trophy of Guardiola's glorious reign.

But he cannot add to his six Premier League titles when Aston Villa visit the Etihad on Sunday for what is expected to be his final match in charge.

Guardiola looks set to depart having failed to win the league for two consecutive seasons for the first time in his coaching career.

After winning what was billed a potential title decider against Arsenal last month, City lost control following a 3-3 draw at Everton.

Arteta's side will formally be presented with the trophy on Sunday after their final match of the season at Crystal Palace.

They could still make it an historic double as they chase their first Champions League title in the final against Paris Saint-Germain later this month.

Source(s): AFP
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