Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown in 22 years after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium meant Mikel Arteta’s side could not be caught, sparking celebrations at the Emirates Stadium and online.
High-profile Arsenal supporters took to social media to congratulate the club. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote on X that it had been ’22 long years for the Arsenal’ and declared the team champions. Presenter Piers Morgan referenced the club’s long wait, calling it 22 years of hurt and saying the team had finally arrived.
Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah posted an Instagram picture with Arsenal’s mascot Gunnersaurus and the caption ’22 years… we did it!!!’ Actor Hugh Laurie reacted on X, describing the achievement as an amazing one. Presenter Laura Woods shared childhood photos on Instagram declaring ‘It’s always been Arsenal.’ David Beckham posted a picture of a video call with his son Romeo at the moment the club became champions.
Tributes continued from around the world. Actress Anne Hathaway posted an Instagram story singing Arsenal’s pre-match song ‘North London Forever’ and congratulated the squad, singling out Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. Lewis Hamilton shared an image of the team on Instagram with the message ‘Come On You Gunners.’ Singer Jess Glynne posted an Instagram story celebrating the title, and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn joined thousands at the Emirates, calling the scenes outside the ground ‘incredible’ on X.
Figures from Arsenal’s past also saluted the current squad. Arsene Wenger appeared in the club’s celebratory post on X, saying champions ‘go on when others stop’ and urging the team to enjoy the moment. Former players reacted on social media and in broadcast comments: David Seaman celebrated on X, Martin Keown congratulated the group on becoming champions, and Alan Smith told Sky Sports the title was fully deserved.
