"After Arsenal Wins the Premier League in 2026"

There's a lot to write and remember after Arsenal became Premier League champions in 2026.

I was a schoolboy when I started watching the Premier League in the mid-1990s. I felt fortunate to enjoy the rivalry between Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Arsène Wenger's Arsenal (1996-2013). If it weren't for Wenger's Arsenal, Ferguson's United would have completely dominated that era.

I still remember Arsenal's three-time Premier League title triumph, won in style. They won their first title in the 1997/1998 season, also winning the FA Cup (double). After three seasons of defeat to United (1999, 2000, 2001), Arsenal won the double again in 2002, even more special, winning the title at Old Trafford, one of the Gunners' most iconic nights.

Then the third title in 2004 was the most famous, the best achievement of this North London team who won the competition without being defeated once.

Wenger's legendary squad, a masterpiece, was nicknamed The Invincibles. Back then, the championship celebrations were held at Highbury. There was no Emirates Stadium, and there was no social media platform constantly buzzing with football.

Arsène Wenger made Arsenal a household name.

When they won the title in 2004, many pundits predicted the end of United's era, replaced by Arsenal's glory days, where they would win at least three more titles.

In fact, Arsenal never won another trophy. Instead, Ferguson triumphed again, winning five more titles, taking his tally to 13: Chelsea won five, Manchester City eight, Liverpool twice, and even the underdog Leicester City in 2016. Wenger retired in 2018.

Arsenal's long wait finally paid off on Tuesday night, May 19, 2026. Pep Guardiola's arch-rivals Manchester City, who have won six titles, were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

The result ensured the Gunners secured their long-awaited Premier League title. An extraordinary moment, an extraordinary season.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal winning the Premier League was especially meaningful considering they had waited 22 years for a title.

After three consecutive runner-up finishes in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

This title can be said to be the fruit of Arteta's hard work. In December 2019, Mikel Arteta arrived at the Emirates to replace Unai Emery, Wenger's successor in 2018.

Arteta, a young manager who was previously Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City, was a bold decision by Arsenal's management.

Arteta has overcome doubters with patience and hard work since his first arrival at the Emirates and at the Sobha training ground.

This season, they have performed at their most consistent—the most important requirement for winning the league—and have repeatedly overcome intense pressure.

No team is more deserving, and no team is hungrier than Arsenal.

They truly deserve to be champions. Arsenal is a club with a long history and a fanatical global fan base.

We understand that there are so many militant, steadfast, and patient fans around me celebrating this title moment with emotion. It is truly a test of patience that has paid off handsomely.

They have endured a long time of hope, disappointment, longing, and suffering, and now fully understand the importance of waiting for this moment of victory.