Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal | Premier League Champions
London, May 24, 2026 — In a game of staggering drama and late heroics, Arsenal clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title in the most nerve-shredding fashion possible, coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on the final day.
Trailing 1-0 with 89 minutes on the clock, the Gunners looked destined for heartbreak. But a sensational stoppage-time brace – first from Gabriel Jesus and then from substitute Yeremy Pino – flipped the script and sent the traveling Emirates faithful into absolute delirium.
On a sweltering evening in South London, the atmosphere was electric. Palace, with nothing but pride to play for, started brightly. Jean-Philippe Mateta caused problems for William Saliba, but the first real chance fell to the visitors.
In the 42nd minute, Arsenal unlocked the Palace defense with a trademark fluid move. Martin Ødegaard slipped a disguised pass into the path of Gabriel Jesus, who had ghosted behind Joachim Andersen. The Brazilian took one touch to control and another to fire low past Sam Johnstone into the far corner. 0–1.
Oliver Glasner’s men refused to fold. Just three minutes after the restart, they hit Arsenal with a devastating counter-attack. Eberechi Eze danced past Jorginho and fed Michael Olise, whose whipped cross was met by the towering Jean-Philippe Mateta at the near post. The Frenchman powered a header past David Raya to make it 1–1 in the 48th minute.
For the next 40 minutes, the Gunners pushed relentlessly. Mikel Arteta threw on Leandro Trossard, Emile Smith Rowe, and Yeremy Pino. Johnstone produced world-class saves from Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka. The woodwork denied Kai Havertz. As the clock ticked toward 90 minutes, Arsenal’s title dream began to flicker.
Source: Footballscore.news