Arsenal were crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19.
Bournemouth’s France youth international, Eli Junior Kroupi opened the scoring in the 36th minute, before Norwegian striker Erling Haaland grabbed a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time at the Vitality Stadium.
The Gunners would have been forced to wait until the final day had Manchester City won. This is Arsenal’s first Premier League title since the 2003/04 “Invincibles” season under Arsene Wenger.
The club has announced a trophy parade in the Borough of Islington. In an official statement, Arsenal said the celebrations will start at 2pm on Sunday, May 31. The parade could be even more historic if Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday, May 30. The statement read:
“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 2pm on Sunday 31 May, to celebrate our title.
“This follows our UEFA Champions League Final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday 30 May, at 5pm (UK time). Should we be successful in this game, our parade will also celebrate this historic triumph.
“This will be a major public event, and we anticipate large numbers of supporters will turn out in the local area. ”
Arsenal also thanked fans and warned local residents and businesses of disruption, per ESPN. The club said:
“You’ve all stood behind us and willed us on to this point, and we cannot wait to lift the trophy at Selhurst Park in front of our travelling supporters after the final whistle this weekend.
“We hope you are able to join our celebrations on the day. Local residents and businesses should be advised that the event will lead to disruption across the borough that will involve road closures and parking suspensions.
“You may also find it difficult to move normally around the borough or pass through the route.”
