Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has led the tributes to Mikel Arteta’s squad after the Gunners were officially crowned Premier League champions, ending a painful 22-year wait for the top-flight title.
The Frenchman, who was a cornerstone of the club’s last title-winning side in 2004, expressed his gratitude to the current crop of stars for finally delivering silverware to a new generation of supporters.
Following Manchester City’s stalemate at Bournemouth on Tuesday night, Arteta’s side were mathematically confirmed as Premier League winners, sparking wild celebrations across north London.
For the first time since the legendary ‘Invincibles’ campaign of 2003-04, the trophy is returning to Arsenal. Henry, the club’s record goalscorer and a symbol of that golden era under Arsene Wenger, took to social media to share his joy. For Henry, this victory was personal, as it allowed his children to witness the club’s success first-hand for the very first time in their lives.
Writing to his five million followers on Instagram, Henry made sure to credit the players who have fought so hard to restore the club to the pinnacle of English football. He acknowledged the transition from the club’s historic former home to their current stadium, highlighting how long the journey back to the top has taken for the Arsenal faithful.
His message resonated deeply with a fanbase that has endured over two decades of near-misses and rebuilding projects before Arteta finally found the winning formula.
“From Highbury seats to the Emirates – Arsenal Nation, finally we can celebrate,” Henry posted. “Special thanks to this generation – finally now my kids saw us winning the league
With the weight of 22 years finally lifted off their shoulders, the Gunners will head to the Puskas Arena with the wind in their sails and the status of English champions restored.
Arsenal are scheduled to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, with a chance to secure a historic double. The Premier League trophy will be presented to the team following their final-day clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Sunday.
