Arsenal Clinches Premier League Title After Two Decades

Post by : Bianca Hayes

In a thrilling conclusion to the season, Arsenal has broken their 22-year title drought by defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.

Finishing top of the league with 85 points, the Gunners celebrated their first championship since 2004, while Crystal Palace concluded the season in 15th place with 45 points.

This finale also served as a farewell for Pep Guardiola, who managed Manchester City in his last match, resulting in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, leaving City in second place with 78 points.

Aston Villa, buoyed by their Europa League triumph, achieved a commendable fourth-place finish with 65 points, ensuring their spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Meanwhile, Liverpool faced Brentford in a 1-1 draw during Mohamed Salah’s farewell. The Reds ended the league in fifth with 60 points, while Brentford finished ninth, accumulating 53 points.

The relegation battle reached a heart-stopping finale as Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers faced relegation after their 1-1 stalemate, finishing 19th and 20th, respectively. West Ham United also fell despite a 3-0 win over Leeds.

Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the Premier League with a vital 1-0 win over Everton.

In other notable matches, Manchester United triumphed over Brighton 3-0, Fulham edged Newcastle United 2-0, Sunderland overcame Chelsea 2-1, and Nottingham Forest drew with Bournemouth 1-1.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool now prepare for next season’s UEFA Champions League, having secured their top-five standings in the league.

May 25, 2026 10:45 a.m. 111

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