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Arteta Jokes He Will Be 'Biggest Ever' Bournemouth Fan as Arsenal on the Brink of Winning Premier League

Arteta said he will be Bournemouth’s biggest fan as Arsenal need the Cherries to stop Manchester City and secure the club’s first title in 22 years.

  • On Monday, Kai Havertz's first-half header secured a 1-0 victory against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, moving Arsenal one win away from their first Premier League title in 22 years.
  • The Gunners will be crowned champions on Tuesday night if Bournemouth stops Manchester City from winning at the Vitality Stadium, avoiding a final-day shootout.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta joked he will be "the biggest ever" Bournemouth fan on Tuesday, expressing confidence in Andoni Iraola's team while planning to watch with his family.
  • Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson argued Arsenal were fortunate to finish with 11 men, claiming Havertz's high tackle on Lesley Ugochukwu warranted a red card.
  • Arsenal players could complete a historic double this month with a Uefa Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30, as captain Martin Odegaard promised the squad will give everything.
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Arsenal have become champions of England for the first time since 2004. Manager Mikel Arteta's team can pop the champagne because Manchester City, their only remaining rival, were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Arsenal, who themselves won 1-0 against Burnley yesterday, have a decisive four-point lead with one matchday remaining.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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