Premier League 2025/26: Arsenal's Long-Awaited Triumph
After more than two decades of near-misses and heartbreaks, Arsenal finally lifted the Premier League trophy in 2025/26. Mikel Arteta's side finished with 85 points — seven clear of Manchester City — delivering the title with authority and beginning a new chapter in the club's history.
Final Standings (Top 6 + Relegated)
| Pos | Club | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal 🏆 UCL | 85 | |||
| 2 | Manchester City UCL | 78 | |||
| 3 | Man United UCL | 71 | |||
| 4 | Aston Villa UCL | 65 | |||
| 5 | Liverpool UEL | 60 | |||
| 6 | Bournemouth UECL | 57 | |||
| 18 | West Ham ↓ | 39 | |||
| 19 | Burnley ↓ | 22 | |||
| 20 | Wolves ↓ | 20 | |||
The Title Race
Arsenal were relentless throughout the campaign. Unlike previous seasons when nerves cost them crucial points late on, this time they showed the mental strength that had been missing. They sealed the title with three games to spare, sending the Emirates into delirium.
Manchester City (78 pts) produced their usual quality but key injuries disrupted the run-in. Manchester United (71 pts) continued their resurgence under a revamped squad, securing Champions League football in third, while Aston Villa (65 pts) sealed a top-four spot with a strong second half of the season.
European Qualification
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa earned Champions League spots. Liverpool (60 pts) return to the Europa League after a difficult campaign by their standards, while Bournemouth (57 pts) celebrate a stunning Conference League qualification — their highest finish in club history.
Relegation
West Ham (39 pts), Burnley (22 pts) and Wolves (20 pts) were relegated to the Championship. Burnley and Wolves endured wretched campaigns, finishing with barely over half a point per game. West Ham's fall was the most painful — exiting the top flight after years of mid-table consolidation.
The Feel-Good Story: Sunderland
Seven years after their last top-flight season, Sunderland returned to the Premier League and didn't just survive — they thrived. Finishing 7th with 54 points, their home form at the Stadium of Light was exceptional and they were widely regarded as the league's most entertaining side.
For a fanbase that endured years of lower-league football and countless disappointments, 2025/26 was a season they will never forget.
Looking Ahead
Arsenal enter next season as English champions, bringing confidence and swagger into the Champions League group stages. West Ham, Burnley and Wolves face the Championship — with Wolves and Burnley facing the longer road back to the top flight.
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