Arsenal F.C. have officially been crowned the champions of the 2025/26 English Premier League, ending the club’s 22-year wait for the title.
Mikel Arteta’s side secured the championship on Tuesday night after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth.
The result leaves Arsenal four points clear at the top with only one match remaining.
The title triumph marks Arsenal’s first Premier League success since Arsène Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles” side completed the 2003/04 season unbeaten.
Arsenal moved to the brink of the title after defeating Burnley 1-0 on Monday before City’s failure to win officially confirmed the Gunners as champions.
The achievement represents a major breakthrough for Arteta, who has now delivered his second major trophy as Arsenal manager following the 2020 FA Cup success.
It also ends years of frustration for the North London club after three consecutive runner-up finishes behind Manchester City and Liverpool in recent seasons.
The title sparked wild celebrations across Nigeria, where Arsenal enjoy one of the largest fan bases among English clubs.
Businessman Tony Elumelu celebrated by sharing a video in an Arsenal shirt with the caption: “EPL champions 2026.”
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo celebrated with the message: “After 22 long years, we are FINALLY CHAMPIONS!! UP GUNNERS!!”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said: “Congratulations to Arsenal on a well-deserved Premier League victory… North London is red again.”
Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu wrote: “KAN U believe it??? Arsenal Forever. The Gunners worked so hard for this. Difficult but they fought. Very well deserved. Come on you Gunners.”
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala posted: “22yrs no b beans oo…. Arsenal deserve am. I’m glad they won this early, more rest period for them ahead of the UCL final.”
Singer Tiwa Savage wrote: “Congratulations to Us Arsenal, The champions of England.”
Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma posted: “We did it after 22 years. Congratulations to my fellow Arsenal fans. UP GUNNERS. Victory party coming soon.”
Other celebrities who joined the celebrations included singers Chike, Falz and Seun Kuti, as well as comedian Remote.
Pastor Dolapo also offered an apology after earlier predicting that Arsenal would not win the title.
Singer Davido announced his return to supporting Arsenal, posting simply: “Back a Gunner.”
Rapper Odumodublvck responded: “Me and you never fight before. No be today e go start. I accept you back.”
Victor Boniface marked the occasion by announcing a ₦1.5 million giveaway for Arsenal supporters.
