Can Arsenal Finally Seize Their Long-Awaited Premier League Crown?

Can Arsenal Finally Seize Their Long-Awaited Premier League Crown?

For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal have reclaimed the Premier League crown as champions of England.

Wild celebrations erupted at Arsenal's training facility on Tuesday night after Manchester City's stalemate with Bournemouth handed the Gunners the title, clinching their first league championship since 2003–04 with a game still to play.

Arsenal, who could also lift a maiden Champions League trophy later this month, will be grateful their destiny was sealed before the Premier League's final day, which falls this Sunday.

A cardboard replica of the Premier League trophy was passed around during the festivities at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, though every Arsenal squad member will soon get the chance to raise the actual silverware.

When Will Arsenal Be Handed the Premier League Trophy?

Arsenal's 2025–26 squad.

Although clinching the Premier League title on the pitch would have been ideal, Arsenal's players and fans couldn't care less. The mission is accomplished and their long, painful wait has finally ended.

Thankfully, Arsenal won't have to wait long to get their hands on the Premier League trophy, which will be presented to them on the pitch following Sunday's season finale against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Arsenal have already concluded their final home fixture of the campaign, defeating Burnley 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium on Monday. As a result, they will miss the chance to celebrate in front of their home supporters before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

When Is Arsenal's Premier League Title Parade?

Arsenal supporters

Arsenal will still have the opportunity to connect with their fanbase, with an open-top bus parade through the streets of London set for Sunday, May 30.

The Gunners will be hoping to have secured the Champions League the previous evening in Budapest, but the parade will go ahead to mark their Premier League triumph regardless of how their match against PSG unfolds.

"We are delighted to announce that we will come together with our supporters and community for a special parade around our home borough of Islington, starting from 2 p.m. on Sunday 31 May, to celebrate our title," read an official Arsenal statement. The full route has yet to be confirmed.

The celebrations may be short-lived for many Arsenal players, however, as they will soon be joining their respective national squads in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which gets underway on June 11.

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