Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke sealed the win for Arsenal F.C., sparking emotional scenes as captain Martin Ødegaard lifted the Premier League trophy before jubilant supporters.
The triumph marks Arsenal’s first league title since the famous “Invincibles” campaign of 2004 and represents the crowning moment of Mikel Arteta’s rebuilding project in north London.
After the final whistle, the Arsenal squad briefly returned to the dressing room to change into their home kit before emerging for the trophy presentation. Members of the coaching staff also changed into the club’s third strip ahead of the celebrations.
As preparations for the ceremony began, departing Palace manager Oliver Glasner took time to bid farewell to the home supporters after confirming earlier this year that he would leave the club at the end of the season.
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Club owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh later carried the silverware onto the pitch, placing the trophy — decorated with Arsenal’s red ribbons — on the podium as anticipation built around Selhurst Park.
One by one, the Arsenal players collected their winners’ medals before Ødegaard finally stepped forward to lift the trophy high into the south London sky. Midfielder Mikel Merino embraced his captain as fireworks erupted and supporters roared in celebration.
Champagne soon flowed freely across the pitch as Arsenal’s backroom staff joined in the celebrations. Arteta himself was later handed the trophy by the players and turned toward the away end, raising it triumphantly to chants of “ole, ole, ole” from the travelling Gooners.
The Arsenal manager was then tossed into the air by his players and staff in scenes that underlined the unity behind the club’s historic success.
Despite not featuring in the matchday squad, goalkeeper David Raya was spotted wearing his gloves during the celebrations, while defender Ben White joined teammates on the pitch wearing a protective knee brace as he continues his recovery from injury.
Players later posed for photographs with family members and supporters as the celebrations stretched long into the evening.
Attention will now quickly turn to Europe, with Arsenal preparing for arguably the biggest match in the club’s modern history — next weekend’s UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
For now, however, Arsenal fans can finally celebrate what generations have waited more than two decades to witness again: their club standing alone at the summit of English football.
