Arsenal have officially secured the 2026 Premier League title following a 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
In a high-stakes penultimate round fixture, the hosts took the lead in the 38th minute through Eli Junior Kroupi. City fought desperately for an equalizer, nearly falling two goals behind in the 90th minute when a Bournemouth breakaway rattled Donnarumma’s left post.
Erling Haaland eventually found the net in the 95th minute, but the dramatic late equalizer was not enough to keep City’s title hopes alive.
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The End of the Race
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The Standings: The draw leaves Manchester City with 78 points, trailing Arsenal by 4 points with only one game remaining.
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Arsenal’s Glory: This marks Mikel Arteta’s first Premier League title and the Gunners’ first league championship since the legendary 2004 “Invincibles” season.
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Guardiola’s Farewell: This was Pep Guardiola’s second-to-last match in charge. He will depart after the upcoming game against Aston Villa, ending a historic 10-year tenure decorated with 20 trophies.
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The Successor: English media outlets confirm that Enzo Maresca, Guardiola’s former assistant and ex-Chelsea boss, is set to take the reins at the Etihad Stadium.
