Arsenal secured its first Premier League title in 22 years on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after Manchester City drew 1-1 against Bournemouth.
The result left manager Mikel Arteta's squad four points clear at the top of the table with only one match remaining in the English top-flight season.
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The championship follows three consecutive runner-up finishes for the North London club.
Midfielder Eberechi Eze, who joined the team for £67.5 million from Crystal Palace last summer, played a pivotal role in the title campaign alongside teammates David Raya, Gabriel, and Declan Rice.
Eze's Influence Behind the Scenes
Eze directly influenced the team's training schedule following a grueling 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth in April.
Recognizing that the roster felt exhausted from a dense match calendar and intense practices, the midfielder asked Arteta to reduce their workload to preserve their energy for the final stretch.
"We can do this, but we need a bit of space," said Eze.
Arteta accommodated the request by increasing days off, lowering training intensity, and hosting a team barbecue.
The tactical adjustment preceded a crucial winning streak against Newcastle United, Fulham, West Ham United, and Burnley, alongside securing a spot in the Champions League final.
Eze expressed total indifference regarding external opinions about the club's success during a media briefing in April.
"If I'm honest I'm not too interested in what people think or how they feel about us winning," he said.
