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Arsene Wenger has congratulated Arsenal after the club secured the Premier League title, marking their first league triumph since 2004, as reported by Metro Sport, on Tuesday May 19, 2026.
The title race concluded on Tuesday night when Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, confirming Mikel Arteta’s side as champions with a game to spare.
The result sparked celebrations across north London, with supporters gathering in large numbers while players and staff marked the achievement at the club’s London Colney training base.
Arsenal’s success ends a 22-year wait for a league crown, their last coming under Wenger during the famed ‘Invincibles’ season of 2003–04.
The Frenchman, who managed the club for nearly 22 years, sent a personal message to the current squad shortly after the title was secured.
In a celebratory video released by the club, Wenger appeared raising a glass of red wine as he addressed the players.
“You did it. Champions go on when others stop. This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment,” he said.
His message carried symbolic weight given his historic role in shaping modern Arsenal, guiding the club through its most dominant era in English football.
The link between past and present was not lost on supporters, with many viewing the tribute as a passing of the baton from Wenger’s generation to Arteta’s current side.
Arsenal’s title victory has been built on consistency throughout the season, with key contributions across the squad and a strong finish during a tightly contested race with Manchester City.
Despite pressure mounting at various stages, Arteta’s team maintained their position at the summit heading into the final rounds of fixtures.
Attention now shifts to the closing stages of the campaign. Arsenal face Crystal Palace in their final Premier League match on Sunday, where they are set to be officially presented with the trophy.
A week later, they will compete in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, offering the chance to end the season with further silverware.
