Following the confirmation of Arsenal's resounding victory in the English Premier League after 22 years, reputable sports media in Europe and the world reacted to this great event. This historic honor, which came before the final week's match and thanks to Manchester City's dramatic draw against Bournemouth, has received widespread coverage in the British, Spanish, French and Italian press, and experts have described it as the end of two decades of suffering and Mikel Arteta's glorious rise to the throne of English football.
Publish dateWednesday 20 May 2026 - 13:34
Story Code : 355383
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Last Monday night, Arsenal's 22-year spell was finally broken, and the team stood on the roof of English football for the first time since 2004. Pep Guardiola's side's late slip at Bournemouth sealed the Gunners' title before the matchday 38, drawing a wave of international cheers and applause.
British media; End of consecutive runner-up finishes:
The Daily Mail wrote in an analysis: "Mikel Arteta's team, who have consistently fallen short at the last minute and settled for runner-up status for the past three seasons, have finally overcome Pep Guardiola's empire and are now worthy of calling themselves the new kings of England." The Sun also noted Arteta's perseverance: "Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, while a slip-up by Manchester City ended Arteta's reign of failure."
Spanish press; An unexpected victory on an ordinary day:
The Madrid-based newspaper Marca was surprised to see the title confirmed, writing: “Who would have thought that they would celebrate the Premier League title on an ordinary Tuesday? Their first in 22 years.” Mundo Deportivo added a similar headline: “Two decades later, after years of suffering, the Premier League has returned to Arsenal.”
The French and Italians praise Bournemouth’s surprise and Arsenal’s architect:
The famous French newspaper L’Equipe attributed this success to Bournemouth’s attacking style of play, writing: “Arsenal won the English Premier League title for the 14th time in their history on Monday night after 22 years, and this happened without having to wait until the last and 38th game of the season. The Gunners owe this success to a strong and impressive team led by Andoni Iraola, who always plays attractive and attacking football.”
Meanwhile, Italian newspapers also praised the architect of the championship; “No, not this time. This time there is no need for another season; the season that all Arsenal fans have dreamed of their whole lives... This time, Arsenal are back in the Premier League after 22 years.” La Gazzetta dello Sport described the success as “a historic masterpiece built entirely around Arteta’s thinking and coaching.”
British media; End of consecutive runner-up finishes:
The Daily Mail wrote in an analysis: "Mikel Arteta's team, who have consistently fallen short at the last minute and settled for runner-up status for the past three seasons, have finally overcome Pep Guardiola's empire and are now worthy of calling themselves the new kings of England." The Sun also noted Arteta's perseverance: "Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, while a slip-up by Manchester City ended Arteta's reign of failure."
Spanish press; An unexpected victory on an ordinary day:
The Madrid-based newspaper Marca was surprised to see the title confirmed, writing: “Who would have thought that they would celebrate the Premier League title on an ordinary Tuesday? Their first in 22 years.” Mundo Deportivo added a similar headline: “Two decades later, after years of suffering, the Premier League has returned to Arsenal.”
The French and Italians praise Bournemouth’s surprise and Arsenal’s architect:
The famous French newspaper L’Equipe attributed this success to Bournemouth’s attacking style of play, writing: “Arsenal won the English Premier League title for the 14th time in their history on Monday night after 22 years, and this happened without having to wait until the last and 38th game of the season. The Gunners owe this success to a strong and impressive team led by Andoni Iraola, who always plays attractive and attacking football.”
Meanwhile, Italian newspapers also praised the architect of the championship; “No, not this time. This time there is no need for another season; the season that all Arsenal fans have dreamed of their whole lives... This time, Arsenal are back in the Premier League after 22 years.” La Gazzetta dello Sport described the success as “a historic masterpiece built entirely around Arteta’s thinking and coaching.”
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