Arsenal train before Premier League final day
Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:50
Celebrity Arsenal supporters including Piers Morgan, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Hugh Laurie celebrate title win
Sir David Beckham found himself on the receiving end of some good-natured teasing from his son Romeo following Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, ending the club’s 22-year wait for the title.
Romeo, a vocal Arsenal supporter, had eagerly anticipated the victory. Ahead of the decisive match between Manchester City and Bournemouth, he posted a selfie on his Instagram stories with the caption “Come on boys win us the title”.
Following the win, he shared a close-up of his hand over his face, exclaiming: “Oh my god we’ve done it. I love you Arsenal,” with multiple heart emojis.
Celebrity Arsenal supporters including Piers Morgan and Sir Lewis Hamilton
Ian Wright and Jeremy Corbyn were amongst the thousands of fans who gathered outside the Emirates on Tuesday nightJack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:47
Inside Arsenal’s emotional title celebrations – and Mikel Arteta’s plans to ‘unlock’ a new era
n those long minutes before the final whistle at Bournemouth, some of Mikel Arteta’s players had to leave the room for a few moments to themselves. It was that tense. They were feeling every second of it.
When Manchester City’s 1-1 draw was finally confirmed, there was euphoria – but some in the room noticed something else in the reaction. It was pure release. There were guttural roars as players simply let everything out.
Staff members immediately burst into tears.
Inside Arsenal’s title triumph – and Arteta’s plans to ‘unlock’ more
Arsenal’s Premier League triumph has lifted years of pressure and scrutiny from Arteta’s squad, with the club now turning its focus to the Champions League final and ambitious summer transfer plans, as Miguel Delaney details in his latest Inside Football newsletterJack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:41
Arsenal poised for guard of honour and Premier League trophy lift at Crystal Palace
Arsenal are due to lift the Premier League trophy at Crystal Palace in their final Premier League game of the season.
The Independent will bring you updates from Selhurst Park, where Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney will witness the trophy lift, as well as a probable guard of honour from the Eagles as they welcome Mikel Arteta’s side.
Next week’s Champions League final, not to mention the World Cup, will be on the minds of Arsenal players now, but first one final game and one last headache for Arteta to rotate his squad and ensure just the right amount of rest to bring momentum into next week’s crunch match with Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
Follow for all the latest updates and then reaction after the final whistle as the Gunners lift the trophy.
Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:13