Arsenal don finally win Premier League title after 22 years of waiting. The Gunners become champions when Bournemouth draw with Manchester City midweek, and the whole squad gather for celebration at London Colney. Players jump into swimming pool, and Bukayo Saka carry inflatable, but no be unicorn this time. Older staff members remember say the 1998 to 2004 squad celebrate different, but the main thing na say dem dey celebrate again.
Mikel Arteta talk say the bond between team and supporters na something special. He say: ‘I think what they have created around the club and the team is incredible to witness. That chemistry, that connection, that passion, it’s something beautiful. The trophy is great, but that is, in my opinion, something even bigger.’ Arteta also praise Arsene Wenger for what he build, even though dem no win Premier League under him.
The manager describe how he hear say dem don win title when he dey outside for garden. He say: ‘My oldest son opened the garden door, he started to run towards me, he started to cry, he gave me a hug and said: We are champions, daddy.’ Then his other children and wife come join, and Martin Odegaard call am on video.
Arsenal now prepare for their final league match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Arteta make nine changes to the team, with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard get first league starts. Gabriel Jesus captain the side, and Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli also start. The Gunners get Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, so Arteta rest key players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, William Saliba, and David Raya.
Crystal Palace also get European final on Wednesday, Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. Oliver Glasner make five changes to his team, resting some players. The match likely go be low-key as both teams focus on their European exploits. Prediction na Crystal Palace 1–1 Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes win Premier League player of the season award ahead of Declan Rice. Fernandes equal Thierry Henry’s assist record of 20, and he fit break am on final day. For England squad, Thomas Tuchel call up Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke for 2026 World Cup, but Myles Lewis-Skelly miss out. Ethan Nwaneri join training camp in Florida.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer write to TNT Sports, urge dem make Champions League final free to watch. TNT hold broadcast rights and previously make final free, but this year dem require subscription. Fans dey vex about the decision.
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