Arsenal wins Premier League title after Manchester Citys draw at Bournemouth
May 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Arsenal Secures Premier League Title After Manchester City Draw
Manchester City’s title hopes were dashed on Tuesday as they drew 1-1 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The result means Arsenal has secured its first Premier League title since 2004, ending a 22-year wait for the club.
With one round of the season remaining, Arsenal now holds an unassailable four-point lead at the top of the table. Manchester City required a win in their final two matches and hoped that Arsenal would fail to secure a victory in its last game, but the draw has effectively ended Pep Guardiola’s title challenge.
Erling Haaland scored in stoppage time for Bournemouth to equalize Junior Kroupi’s first-half strike, but it was too late to change the outcome. The draw marked a significant moment for Arsenal, which can now join an exclusive group of club icons who have led the team to Premier League titles.
Mikel Arteta’s players will celebrate their historic achievement, marking the end of a long wait for the title. This victory also sets the stage for potential success in the Champions League, with Arsenal set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the final later this month.
Source: Al Jazeera