Arsenal’s long wait for Premier League glory finally ended in unforgettable fashion as players and fans celebrated deep into the night after being crowned champions for the first time in 22 years.
Scenes of pure joy erupted across north London after Manchester City dropped points against Bournemouth, officially confirming Arsenal as champions. Players were later pictured outside the Emirates Stadium at 5am, still celebrating one of the biggest moments in the club’s modern history.
Bukayo Saka led the celebrations with an emotional message aimed at critics who mocked Arsenal during previous title near-misses.
“Twenty-two years… they’re not laughing anymore,” Saka said while standing beside a Premier League trophy display that lit up once the title was secured.
Young defender Myles Lewis-Skelly also referenced the criticism Arsenal faced in recent seasons.
“They called us bottlers — and now we’re holding the bottle,” he joked while celebrating with champagne.
Captain Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber were all involved in the celebrations as players gathered at the club’s training ground and later outside the Emirates.
Club legend Thierry Henry thanked the current generation of players, saying they had finally allowed younger Arsenal fans to experience a title celebration for the first time.
The triumph marks the end of a painful wait stretching back to Arsene Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles” side of 2003-04. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have transformed from challengers into champions after years of rebuilding and heartbreak.
Now, the dream could become even bigger.
Arsenal still have the chance to complete a historic double when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final later this month.
From years of frustration to scenes of celebration at sunrise — Arsenal’s moment has finally arrived.
