Champions at Last! Arsenal Lift First Premier League Trophy in 22 Years After Selhurst Park Send-off

SELHURST PARK — Arsenal’s players have officially lifted the Premier League trophy, bringing a thunderous end to a 22-year title drought and sealing their first league championship since the historic “Invincibles” of 2003/04.

Having mathematically clinched the title on Tuesday when Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, the Gunners capped off their triumphant campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park today.

Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring with a superb finish in the 42nd minute, and Noni Madueke doubled the lead shortly after half-time. A late consolation goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 89th minute did nothing to spoil the party as Mikel Arteta’s side celebrated on the pitch before the historic trophy presentation.

The Blueprint: Defensive Steel & Set-Piece Mastery

The bedrock of this historic success has been a highly structured, defensively impenetrable model. Supported by a £250 million summer investment that saw the high-profile arrivals of Eberechi Eze for £67.5 million and Viktor Gyökeres for £64 million, Arsenal pivoted to a pragmatic, ruthless setup.

The central pairing of Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba proved to be the most robust defensive unit in the division, shielding goalkeeper David Raya as he secured his third consecutive Golden Glove with an astonishing 19 clean sheets.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Gabriel during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

But it wasn’t just about stopping goals. Under the masterful guidance of set-piece coordinator Nicolas Jover, the Gunners broke the Premier League record for goals scored from corners. In a testament to their lethal efficiency, more than a third of their 71 league goals this season originated from dead-ball routines.

Global Giants On and Off the Pitch

Off the pitch, this triumph has propelled Arsenal to unprecedented financial heights. Driven by sporting success, the club’s projected record revenues are reaching up to £770 million ($1.04 billion), positioning them to break into the top three wealthiest clubs globally.

However, the celebrations cannot last forever. The newly crowned champions now have only six days to dust themselves off and prepare for their next major challenge: a mouth-watering Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30. With Europe watching, an immortal continental double is now firmly within their grasp.