Arsenal will be crowned champions after playing Crystal Palace (Getty)How Mikel Arteta banished the banter era to bring glory back to ArsenalAfter a few minutes of hugging and celebrating at London Colney on Tuesday, when Arsenal had finally been confirmed as champions again, the players just let go. There had already been a few guttural roars from the pure relief of winning. They then all jumped into the swimming pool.The players did end up going to a club in central London. They’ve very much come of age in other ways, but so has the manager.Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 13:00Arsenal train before Premier League final day(Reuters)(Reuters)Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:50Celebrity Arsenal supporters including Piers Morgan, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Hugh Laurie celebrate title winRomeo, a vocal Arsenal supporter, had eagerly anticipated the victory. Ahead of the decisive match between Manchester City and Bournemouth, he posted a selfie on his Instagram stories with the caption "Come on boys win us the title".Following the win, he shared a close-up of his hand over his face, exclaiming: "Oh my god we’ve done it. I love you Arsenal," with multiple heart emojis.Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:47Inside Arsenal’s emotional title celebrations – and Mikel Arteta’s plans to ‘unlock’ a new eran those long minutes before the final whistle at Bournemouth, some of Mikel Arteta’s players had to leave the room for a few moments to themselves. It was that tense. They were feeling every second of it.When Manchester City’s 1-1 draw was finally confirmed, there was euphoria – but some in the room noticed something else in the reaction. It was pure release. There were guttural roars as players simply let everything out.Staff members immediately burst into tears.Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:41Arsenal poised for guard of honour and Premier League trophy lift at Crystal PalaceArsenal are due to lift the Premier League trophy at Crystal Palace in their final Premier League game of the season. The Independent will bring you updates from Selhurst Park, where Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney will witness the trophy lift, as well as a probable guard of honour from the Eagles as they welcome Mikel Arteta’s side.Next week’s Champions League final, not to mention the World Cup, will be on the minds of Arsenal players now, but first one final game and one last headache for Arteta to rotate his squad and ensure just the right amount of rest to bring momentum into next week’s crunch match with Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.Follow for all the latest updates and then reaction after the final whistle as the Gunners lift the trophy.Jack Rathborn24 May 2026 12:13