Richards says he expected more from Man City
“Congratulations to Arsenal, but for City, we just expect a little bit more, when it was in their hands, they couldn’t get it over the line,” said former City defender Micah Richards.
“It’s a bad day. To fall away how they have, Everton is tough, Bournemouth too, but we expect more.”
(PA)
Will Castle20 May 2026 00:40
Iraola hails Guardiola amid exit talk
“Pep is the top of the top,” Iraola told Sky Sports. “He has won everything.
“It was a difficult game for them, they played three days ago with the tension of a final. We made them play a difficult game and they were obviously tired but they have this quality.
“It makes it even more nice when you play like this against an opposition that are so good.”
(Getty)
Will Castle20 May 2026 00:20
How it stands heading into final day
Played: 37 | Points: 82 | GD: 43
Played: 37 | Points: 78 | GD: 43
Will Castle20 May 2026 00:00
Declan Rice celebrates Arsenal’s Premier League title win with cheeky Instagram post
Declan Rice celebrated Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph with an Instagram post calling back to his now famous line at the end of the Gunners’ April defeat by Manchester City.
Rice was pictured saying “it’s not over” to his captain Martin Odegaard at full-time in the 2-1 defeat which swung title-race momentum in favour of reigning champions City.
The moment of defiance was both hailed and mocked on social media, but Rice was proved right as the Gunners sealed their first Premier League title for 22 years following Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw between City and Bournemouth.
He posted: “I told you all… it’s done.”
Lawrence Ostlere19 May 2026 23:50
No joy for the other side of north London
A point in west London would have put an end to the Spurs nightmare that still threatens to pull them into the second tier for the first time in 48 years but they succumbed to familiar frailties, Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos scoring in each half for the Blues in entirely avoidable circumstances for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Richarlison got one back 16 minutes from the end to offer late hope and give the signal for a hugely tense finish, the jeopardy felt by home fans at potentially being denied a role in sending Spurs down igniting the atmosphere.
Full report from Stamford Bridge:
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:40
Keir Starmer basks in Arsenal’s glory
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, an Arsenal fan, has taken to social media to celebrate his team’s triumph.
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:30
Iraola eyeing thank you gift from Arteta
Andoni Iraola is hopeful he will receive a thank you gift from childhood friend Mikel Arteta after helping deliver his side the Premier League title.
He said: “It would be lovely. Something! I haven’t even checked my phone, I should have at least one text message or something.
“But it was not because of this game. They were probably going to go and finish it themselves.
“I’m happy for him because he’s done an incredible job there. The last few seasons they have been very consistent.”
(Getty)
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:20
Bournemouth secure European football
All the attention tonight will be on Arsenal’s title triumph, but let’s spare a word for Bournemouth.
Their result against Manchester City means they will play European football next season.
From the brink of demise at the bottom of the Football League 18 years ago, what an incredible come-up they’ve experienced.
(Reuters)
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:20
How the world looked when Arsenal last won the Premier League: Blair in charge, Eamon at No 1, £2 pints
Here is a glimpse at how the world looked the last time the Gunners finished top of the pile.
The last time the Gunners topped the league, Tony Blair was serving his second term as Prime Minister, with Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Sir Keir Starmer all yet to hold the office.
Daily life also looked different: a pint of beer in the UK cost £2.33, a pint of milk was just 35p, and a loaf of bread set you back 64p.
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:10
How Arsenal fans reacted to Junior Kroupi’s goal
Will Castle19 May 2026 23:00