Man City Draw with Bournemouth as Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years
Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on May 19, clinching the championship with one match remaining.
Arsenal has clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth in a match played on May 19, 2025-26. At Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth opened the scoring in the 39th minute when Elly Junior Kroupi finished sharply in the corner after Adrian Trufferin's cutback, but City equalized in the 90th minute when Erling Haaland scored from close range following a scramble in the box.
With both teams having played 37 matches, Manchester City finished with 78 points and will end the season as runners-up, sitting four points behind Arsenal who have one match remaining. Bournemouth earned 56 points and secured a place in the UEFA Europa League, while still harboring slim hopes of Champions League qualification in their final match.
Arsenal's championship drought, lasting since the 2003-04 season, has finally ended after 22 years, marking their 14th league title overall.