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Arsenal Lift Premier League Trophy

May 24, 2026

Arsenal's players lost in ticker tape at the Premier League trophy presentation ceremony on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on May 24, 2026. Arsenal are English league champions for the first time since 2004, winning the league by seven points. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Arsenal finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Gunners had already secured their first English title in 22 years on Tuesday when second-placed Manchester City drew at Bournemouth. But lifting the silverware made it official.

After the final whistle at Selhurst Park, captain Martin Odegaard hoisted the trophy as red confetti and fireworks exploded into the air. Players sprayed champagne while thousands of fans sang ‘North London forever’.

Arsenal’s players celebrate at the Premier League trophy presentation ceremony on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on May 24, 2026. Arsenal are English league champions for the first time since 2004, winning the league by seven points. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Manager Mikel Arteta was tossed into the air by his squad, and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke carried the trophy onto the pitch for the presentation.

On the pitch, Gabriel Jesus broke the deadlock late in the first half before Noni Madueke added a second after the interval. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late consolation for Palace in the 89th minute.

Arsenal forward Max Dowman made history as the youngest ever player to start a Premier League match at 16 years and 144 days old.

Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka kisses the Premier League trophy at the presentation after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on May 24, 2026. Arsenal are English league champions for the first time since 2004, winning the league by seven points. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Since losing at Manchester City on April 19, Arsenal have won five straight league games to finish seven points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side.

Next up is the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30. A parade in north London is scheduled for May 31.

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Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.