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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth
Published on 5/19/2026, 8:28:50 PM
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Arsenal are confirmed Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 as Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth.
City needed to win their final two games, as well as hope Arsenal failed to win their final match, but were held to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
The result put an end to Pep Guardiola’s title challenge with one round of the season to go as the draw left Arsenal with an unassailable four-point lead at the top, ending their 22-year wait for the title.
Arsenal fans celebrated wildly outside its Emirates Stadium as news of the score line came through.
City threatened another twist when Erling Haaland scored in stoppage time to equalise Junior Kroupi’s first-half strike, but it was too late to find a winner.
Quick context: Arsenal are confirmed Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 as Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth.