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Arsenal players gathered at the club's training ground, hugging each other and holding a lively party to savor the joy of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title for the first time in 22 years.
The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 20th (Korean time) that "Arsenal players gathered at the club's training ground, watched Manchester City's match, and threw an ecstatic celebration party once the championship was confirmed."
In the 37th round of the 2025-2026 EPL held at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, on this day, Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, securing an early championship for Arsenal. Arsenal, the top-ranked team that had defeated Burnley 1-0 the previous day, secured 82 points, extending their lead over Manchester City by four points, allowing them to lift the championship trophy regardless of the outcome of the final weekend matches.
Arsenal's EPL title victory comes 22 years after the undefeated championship myth during the Arsène Wenger era in the 2003-2004 season. Over the past three seasons, they had finished as runners-up for three consecutive years, trailing behind Manchester City and Liverpool, but this year, the leadership of manager Mikel Arteta and the club's trust finally bore fruit. Arsenal recorded their 14th top-flight league title in club history, maintaining their position as the third-most decorated team behind Manchester United and Liverpool (both with 20 titles).
Manager Mikel Arteta called the players to the Colney training ground to watch the Manchester City match together. A passionate championship celebration followed.
Declan Rice posted photos of himself cheering with teammates on his social media (SNS), writing, "I told you, it's over." The post received congratulatory comments from celebrities including former Chelsea player Alexandre Pato and pop star Jess Glynne.
Videos of the players cheering also went viral on SNS. The media reported that "Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães hugged each other, Ricardo Calafiori lifted William Saliba high in celebration, and Julien Timber shared a video of himself being carried on the shoulders of the crowd by club staff."
Family members of the squad who did not accompany the players to the training ground also shared in the joy. The media reported that "Ben White's wife, Millie White, watched the match with the wives of Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz. Gabriel shed tears of emotion while talking to his wife on the phone."
Arsenal fans also flocked to their home stadium, the Emirates Stadium, after the championship was confirmed, and pubs and streets in North London were filled with a festive atmosphere.
The media reported that "Arsenal legend Ian Wright also celebrated by popping champagne on the street. The scene was enlivened by a massive crowd of men, women, and children, including fans carrying babies."
Meanwhile, Arsenal will play their final league match away against Crystal Palace at midnight on the 25th. They will then face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League (UCL) final on the 31st at 1 a.m., aiming for the double (winning two titles).
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