Arsenal Weekly | Vol. 17

Arsenal has had a week they won't soon forget. To ensure nothing is missed, I'll quickly remind you that Mikel Arteta's charges defeated Burnley in Monday's rearranged match from the thirty-seventh round at the Emirates Stadium, taking a huge step towards the league title. At that point, no one suspected that just a day later, the North London club's players would truly become the new champions of England. Manchester City, you see, failed to beat Bournemouth, meaning that at the Emirates Stadium, where the players watched their rival's match together, wild celebrations could erupt. The final match away at Crystal Palace was, to put it hyperbolically, merely a formality for Arsenal and another reason to celebrate. Following the victorious match at Selhurst Park, the official presentation of medals and the trophy took place. There's only one thing left to say... Campeones, campeones, ole ole ole!

Results

📅 Date and time	🏟️ Match and the result	⚽️ Shooters	🏆 Competition
24. 5. 2026, 17:00 (CET)	Crystal Palace 1:2 Arsenal	Jesus, Madueke	Premier League (Matchweek 38)

News and attractions

Premier League

• In the end, Arsenal amassed 85 points and dominated the competition with a seven-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. The title race, which was dramatic right up until the penultimate round, ultimately feels relatively straightforward. But the most important thing is that Arsenal are the new champions of England.
• The goalkeeper made his first league start symbolically in the final round. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who could have recorded a clean sheet in his debut. However, he ultimately lost it at the end of the match, so he'll have to wait a little longer for it.
• Following a long injury, he appeared on the pitch at the end of the match. Mikel Merino, who is therefore definitively back, and so Mikel Arteta will be able to count on him for the Champions League final match.
• On the contrary, due to hamstring problems, the scorer of the winning goal had to be substituted before the end of the match., Noni Madueke. Hopefully, it won't be anything serious in his case.
• Max Dowman He has added another to his records this year (youngest scorer in Premier League history, youngest winner in Premier League history). In the final round of the season, Mikel Arteta gave him a starting spot, and so Arsenal's footballing gem became the youngest player ever to start a match in the top English division.
• Martín Zubimendi As the only one of all the players, he played in all league matches in his first season in North London. He was part of the starting lineup thirty-four times and came on as a substitute four times.

Other

• Mikel Arteta Exactly ten years ago, he ended his playing career in an Arsenal shirt. Almost immediately, he began his coaching career at rivals Manchester City, where he served as one of Pep Guardiola's assistants. In 2019, he returned to the Emirates Stadium, this time in the role of manager. At the weekend, he led his team to their first league title since the 2003/2004 season.

Next week's programme

To save the best for last. Arsenal, after winning the Premier League title, will play for another trophy. And it won't be just any trophy. Mikel Arteta's charges will face French side PSG on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 18:00 (CET) in the final of the world's most prestigious club competition. The Champions League final will be hosted by Budapest's Puskás Aréna.

📅 Date and time	⚽️ Match	🏆 Competition
30. 5. 2026, 18:00 (CET)	PSG vs Arsenal	Champions League (Final)

And that's all from the seventeenth episode of Arsenal Weekly.

See you next time, I'll look forward to it!

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