Arsenal won 2-1 against Crystal Palace on May 24, 2026, at Selhurst Park, securing their first Premier League title in 22 years [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke sealed the victory, while Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for Crystal Palace [1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8]. Prior to kickoff, Crystal Palace players formed a guard of honour to applaud Arsenal as champions [1, 2, 3, 4, 7].
The win brought Arsenal to 85 points for the season, finishing seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City [1, 2, 4, 7, 8]. Arsenal recorded 26 wins across the 2025-26 Premier League campaign [1, 2, 4, 7]. The title ended a drought dating back to 2004, marking Arsenal's first Premier League crown in 22 years [9, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8].
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard lifted the Premier League trophy on the pitch with club owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh carrying it onto the field for the presentation ceremony [4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rested key players during the game to prepare for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Budapest [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7]. Arteta called the league title "a joyous and emotional moment" and urged the squad to carry the momentum into the upcoming European final, saying, "We must let this energy keep flowing... We cannot wait to write a new chapter in club history and lift the Champions League trophy" [9, 5, 8].
The match also featured 16-year-old Max Dowman, who became the youngest starter in Premier League history at 16 years and 144 days during this game [3, 4, 7]. For Crystal Palace, the game was manager Oliver Glasner's last home fixture before their UEFA Conference League final on May 28, 2026. Glasner expressed optimism despite the loss: "The best days are still to come. You might win or lose but belief is the most important thing" [3, 8].
Arsenal's focus now shifts to the Champions League final against PSG in Budapest on May 30, 2026 [1, 9, 5, 7, 10, 8]. Following that, Arsenal has scheduled a title celebration parade in North London on May 31 [7].
