Arsenal are Premier League champions

Champions

Arsenal are Premier League champions. Manchester City's 1–1 draw with Bournemouth confirmed it, the points gap is now unassailable. No final-day drama required. Your team have done it. (5)

Arteta found out at the barbecue

Mikel Arteta was not even watching. He was at home grilling when his son ran out crying to tell him City had drawn. "That was one of the best feelings ever," Arteta said. No tactical analysis, no tension, just a father and son in the garden. (6)

Slot pays tribute

Liverpool boss Arne Slot publicly congratulated Arsenal and praised Mikel Arteta after the title was sealed. A classy touch from a manager who pushed you all the way. (8)

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Injury roundup

Mikel Merino called the title celebrations "the acid test" for his fractured foot, sounds like he passed it. Arteta compared his timeline with Jurriën Timber's, suggesting both are nearing a return. Merino could feature against Crystal Palace. (1) (2)

Karl Hein set for permanent move

Werder Bremen have decided to activate the purchase option on Karl Hein. The Arsenal goalkeeper will make his loan move permanent this summer. (3)

Reijnders linked

Arsenal and Juventus are both interested in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders ahead of the summer window. One to watch, but nothing concrete yet. (4)

Palace up next

Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the next Premier League fixture. A chance to play as champions, expect a party atmosphere in the away end. (7)

Fan reactions

The mood on r/Gunners is pure joy mixed with disbelief at how it unfolded. Fans are celebrating the team's resilience after bouncing back from tough results all season. The Guardiola departure announcement has only added to the moment. Gyökeres even chimed in to remind everyone this is his third straight title. Read more

Sources

  • 1. justarsenal.com — Mikel Arteta compares Merino and Timber return timelines
  • 2. arseblog.news — Merino: Title celebrations ‘the acid test’ for fractured foot
  • 3. dailycannon.com — Bundesliga club decide to activate Arsenal loan purchase option
  • 4. fcupdate.nl — Engelse media verrassen: shock transfer voor Tijjani Reijnders
  • 5. justarsenal.com — Arteta explains why he was not spotted in early title celebrations by Arsenal’s stars
  • 6. hln.be — Terwijl Arsenal kampioen werd, stond trainer Arteta doodleuk te barbecueën in zijn tuin: “Maar plots kwam mijn zoon huilend naar me toe”
  • 7. 101greatgoals.com — Crystal Palace v Arsenal: Line-ups, stats and preview
  • 8. soccernews.com — Liverpool boss Arne Slot congratulates Arsenal on winning the Premier League (Video)
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