Champions after 22 years, UCL final next

Premier League champions after 22 years

You did it. Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, ending Manchester City's reign at the top. The title was sealed on the final stretch of the season, sparking wild celebrations across north London. (1)

City's Rodri couldn't resist a dig — complaining about the schedule after losing the crown. Let him talk. The trophy is yours. (1)

Players and fans party until early morning

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eze, and Jurriën Timber were among the players who took the celebrations outside the Emirates, staying with fans into the early hours. Scenes that will live forever. (5)

Champions League final set: Enrique calls you the best in the world

PSG manager Luis Enrique has labelled Arsenal "the best team in the world" ahead of the Champions League final. He singled out your work without the ball as the benchmark in Europe right now. (6) (7) (10)

Enrique also heaped praise on Ousmane Dembélé's defensive work rate — a clear signal PSG are studying how to hurt you. (8) (9)

But the first leg against Atlético de Madrid showed exactly why this team belongs on the biggest stage. Arsenal 1–0 Atlético de Madrid — a clean sheet and a lead to take into the return leg. The final is within touching distance. (2)

Atlético eye Bernardo Silva as Griezmann replacement

Atlético de Madrid are reportedly targeting Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to replace Antoine Griezmann. A weakened City suits Arsenal just fine heading into next season. (2)

Vieira keeps options open on Hamburg move

Fabio Vieira is refusing to commit his future exclusively to Hamburg, keeping the door open for other suitors after a productive loan spell. A permanent Arsenal exit looks increasingly likely this summer. (3)

Burnley brushed aside on matchday 37

Arsenal 1–0 Burnley. Not a classic, but three points when they mattered most on the title run-in. Another clean sheet, another step toward the crown. (4)

Fan-reaktioner

The Reddit threads are pure emotion this morning. Fans are reflecting on the journey from the "toxic mess" Arteta inherited to this title — and how Arsenal nailed their window of opportunity. Elsewhere, Botswana's government felt the need to clarify there will be no public holiday for the occasion, and Keir Starmer made sure everyone knew which side he's on. The football world is talking about Arsenal today. Read more on r/soccer

Sources

  • 1. dailycannon.com — Rodri complains about unfair schedule after Arsenal win title
  • 2. ge.globo.com — Atlético de Madrid demonstra interesse em Bernardo Silva para substituir Griezmann
  • 3. justarsenal.com — Arsenal loanee refuses to limit his options as he eyes permanent move
  • 4. ge.globo.com — Cartola Internacional: rodada #40 encerra a temporada do fantasy; veja quando fecha o mercado
  • 5. ge.globo.com — Festa do Arsenal: jogadores ficam na rua até a madrugada e geram cenas inusitadas; veja
  • 6. abola.pt — Luis Enrique: «Arsenal é a melhor equipa do mundo»
  • 7. vi.nl — Luis Enrique: 'Arsenal zonder bal ongetwijfeld beste team ter wereld'
  • 8. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — "Tous les entraîneurs doivent montrer comment il défend": Luis Enrique encense encore Dembélé
  • 9. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — PSG : Dembélé ? "Il montre tout le temps sa capacité à être performant sans le ballon" affirme Luis Enrique
  • 10. marca.com — Luis Enrique: "El Arsenal es sin duda el mejor equipo de Europa... sin balón"

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