What Arsenal's title looks like in numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| First title in 22 years | Yes |
| Total top-flight titles | 14 |
| 2025-26 points | 85 |
| Goal difference | +44 |
| Manager of the Season | Mikel Arteta |
| Trophy-lift venue | Selhurst Park |
Arsenal’s title-winning season finished with a 26-7-5 record across 38 matches. That final line — 26 wins, seven draws and five defeats — is what turned a good campaign into a championship run.
The +44 goal difference underlines how complete the season was. Arsenal did not just edge the race on points; they finished with the strongest overall numbers in the table.
Arteta’s award adds another layer to the story. He won the 2025-26 Premier League Manager of the Season award and became the first Arsenal coach to win it in over two decades.
Why the seven-point gap matters
The final table makes the margin clear. Manchester City finished 2nd on 78 points, so Arsenal won the title by 7 points according to football-data.org’s live championship state dated 2026-06-06 13:00 UTC.
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 85 |
| Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 78 |
That gap matters because it takes the title out of the realm of fine margins. Arsenal were not waiting on a last-second twist; they had built enough separation to finish the job on merit.
Sportsnet.ca’s Q&A says Arsenal won the title after Manchester City drew. That draw left City unable to catch Arsenal’s total, and the championship was settled.
How the champions signed off
Arsenal did not just claim the trophy on paper. They beat Crystal Palace before lifting the Premier League trophy, and the celebration took place at Selhurst Park.
The atmosphere was described as a party setting, with Arsenal starting their reign as champions after that win over Palace. The trophy lift at Selhurst Park gave the title a fitting final image.
That finish mattered because it tied the numbers to the moment. Arsenal ended the season as champions, signed off with a win, and lifted the trophy in the same place where the title celebration was completed.
The wider significance is simple. This is Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, and it takes them to 14 English top-flight championships in total.
As of June 6, 2026, Arsenal are the reigning Premier League champions. The table says 85 points, the gap says seven, and the trophy lift at Selhurst Park says the job is finished.