Arsenal has finally ended its 22-year wait, being crowned English Premier League champions after rivals Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. This historic victory sparked widespread celebrations across north London and beyond, confirming Arsenal's first league title since the legendary "Invincibles" season of 2003/04.

In the early hours of Wednesday, jubilant Arsenal players, including Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Jurrien Timber, were pictured continuing their celebrations outside the Emirates Stadium at 5:00 AM. Earlier, on Tuesday night, Arsenal fans had gathered both outside the stadium and in nearby pubs, intently watching the Manchester City match. The final whistle on the south coast, confirming City's draw, ignited an explosion of cheers, celebrating a moment many feared might never arrive after recent title near misses. Similar scenes of joy unfolded at the Gunners’ training ground, where the squad and staff had convened to watch the game, dancing, hugging, and chanting “Campeones, Campeones, Ole Ole Ole!”

Nigerian-English footballer Bukayo Saka, a 24-year-old England international and an academy product, passionately addressed the club's long-time critics. Reflecting on the two decades of taunts and ridicule, Saka declared, "Light that up! 22 years, they were laughing and joking, but they’re not laughing anymore. It’s going to be shining bright." Captain Declan Rice, who famously insisted "it’s not done" after a recent loss to Manchester City, marked the occasion with a simple social media post captioned: “It’s done.”

This momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in Mikel Arteta’s seventh year in charge, underscoring the success that can come from giving a manager time to cultivate and develop a team. With the Premier League title secured, Arsenal's campaign is not entirely over, as they still have the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for May 30 in Budapest, where they will pursue their maiden UCL crown.