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In Photos: Arsenal Supporters Rejoice as Premier League Glory Returns to Emirates Stadium After 22 Years

Priya Nambiar | May 25, 2026 6:22 AM CST

Arsenal fans gathered in massive numbers at the Emirates Stadium to celebrate their team’s long-awaited Premier League triumph, marking the first league title in 22 years for the Gunners.

The celebrations erupted after Arsenal finally lifted the Premier League trophy, following Manchester City’s failure to defeat Bournemouth earlier in the week. That result secured a decisive four-point lead for Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of the final day of the season.

Captain Martin Odegaard proudly held the Premier League trophy aloft, becoming the first Arsenal skipper since Patrick Vieira in 2004 to lift the title. The moment was greeted with thunderous cheers from thousands of supporters both inside and outside the stadium.

After the final whistle, fans once again filled the Emirates concourses—just as they had done on Tuesday night—to celebrate together, revelling in the club’s historic success. The air was electric with chants, songs, and sheer joy as supporters marked the end of a 22-year wait.

Arsenal’s triumph could potentially be the first of a famous double, as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final next weekend. Victory there would seal a league and European Cup double for the North London club.

While the players and coaching staff celebrated at Selhurst Park, fans continued their own festivities back at the Emirates, turning the night into a spontaneous street party ahead of the Bank Holiday Monday. The atmosphere was one of pure elation, with supporters singing, drinking, and dancing late into the warm London evening.

In the capital’s south, manager Mikel Arteta was joyously tossed in the air by his players after being given a hero’s welcome when the team bus arrived before the match. The jubilant scenes capped a memorable day that will be etched in Arsenal history.

Arsenal finished their Premier League campaign with 85 points—seven clear of Manchester City, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, spoiling Pep Guardiola’s farewell appearance there.