Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday night, handing Mikel Arteta’s side an unassailable lead at the top of the table.

The result confirms Arsenal as champions of England for the first time since the club’s historic 2003/04 “Invincibles” campaign under former manager Arsène Wenger.

Manchester City entered the match at the Vitality Stadium needing a victory to keep the title race alive heading into the final day of the season. However, Bournemouth produced a resilient performance to deny Pep Guardiola’s side and officially seal Arsenal’s triumph.

Teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth the lead in the 39th minute with a composed finish, while goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic delivered an outstanding display, producing several key saves to frustrate City’s attack.

Despite dominating possession for much of the encounter, City struggled to break through Bournemouth’s disciplined defence. Erling Haaland eventually found an equaliser deep into stoppage time, but the late goal proved insufficient as Bournemouth held on for a crucial draw.

The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations among Arsenal supporters across North London, with thousands gathering around the Emirates Stadium and in pubs and streets across the capital to celebrate the club’s long-awaited league success.

Arsenal’s latest triumph marks the club’s 14th English league title overall and represents a significant milestone in Arteta’s managerial project. Since taking charge, the Spaniard has overseen a major rebuild at the club, transforming Arsenal from top-four contenders into Premier League champions.

Arteta, a former Arsenal captain and one-time assistant to Guardiola at Manchester City, has assembled a youthful and dynamic squad featuring Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz. Their consistency, attacking quality and defensive solidity proved decisive throughout the campaign.

Havertz, in particular, played a crucial role during the closing weeks of the season, delivering several influential performances as Arsenal maintained their momentum in the title race.

For Manchester City, the result concludes a disappointing campaign by their recent standards. Guardiola’s side struggled for consistency during key stages of the season despite pursuing another league crown.

The draw has also intensified speculation surrounding Guardiola’s future amid reports suggesting the Spaniard could depart the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season following a highly successful era that established City as one of Europe’s dominant clubs.

Arsenal’s title victory ends more than two decades of waiting and signals a new era of success under Arteta, whose rebuilding project has now delivered the club’s ultimate domestic prize.