Arsene Wenger, ex-Arsenal stars over the moon as Gunners end Premier League title drought: 'You did it'

Arsenal are the Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. The Gunners clinched the 2025-26 title on Tuesday night after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium. Manchester City’s failure to win, as they settled for a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, confirmed Arsenal’s triumph with one match still in hand.

The moment triggered wild celebrations across North London and at the club’s training ground, where players watched the City game unfold. For Arsenal fans, this victory ends over two decades of heartbreak, including three consecutive runner-up finishes.

The much-awaited title marks the culmination of Mikel Arteta’s patient rebuild, restoring the club to the summit of English football since Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles era in 2003-04. The fact that they beat serial winners City, a team that broke their hearts multiple times, will make Gunners' fans even happier.

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Ex-Arsenal stars over the moon

Arsene Wenger, the architect of Arsenal’s last Premier League triumph, delivered a heartfelt message to the club that he led to glory. “You did it. Champions go on when others stop. This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment,” the former Arsenal coach said.

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, a two-time title-winner, said that the Gunners fully deserved to win the trophy.

“Brilliant, brilliant, fully deserved. Obviously, they’ve had their moments in the last few seasons where they’ve come second, but you deserve to win it if you finish top.

“They’ve had the best defence. They haven’t had the best attack – you’d probably say City have got the best attack – but, as an overall unit, Mikel Arteta’s done brilliantly well. I’m really pleased for my old club," Smith said on Sky Sports.

“Come on Arsenal, lovely moment,” long-serving Gunners defender Martin Keown said. “Congratulations to the boys, absolutely amazing. Gallant effort from Man City, but we were the best team."

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman wrote on X: “Premier League champions!!! What a moment!!! What a season!!!!!!!! EPIC!!!!!!!!!! Longest (22 years and ) three minutes of MY LIFE…”

With the Premier League trophy secured, a historic double remains on the cards. Arsenal face Crystal Palace in their final league match and will contest the Champions League final against defending champions PSG later this month.