1. ARSENAL CROWNED PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AFTER 22-YEAR WAIT
Arsenal have been confirmed Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night. Junior Kroupi put the hosts ahead in the 39th minute, and though Erling Haaland equalised in stoppage time, Pep Guardiola's side could not force the win they needed.
The result leaves Arsenal with an unassailable four-point lead at the top with one game to play. Mikel Arteta last lifted the title in 2004 under Arsene Wenger, and becomes the first former Premier League player to win the title as a manager. The Gunners now face PSG in the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest, with the historic double in their sights.
2. REAL MADRID CONFIRM TRIPLE EXIT AS MBAPPE FUTURE HANGS IN BALANCE
Three players have been confirmed as leaving Real Madrid this summer ahead of Jose Mourinho's return. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Dani Ceballos will all depart when their contracts expire, with captain Carvajal leaving on a free transfer.
Kylian Mbappe's future at the club also remains unresolved. A petition calling for his sale has surpassed 35 million signatures, and senior club executives are reported to harbour doubts over whether Mbappe and Vinicius Jr can coexist effectively. A decision on his future is expected before Mourinho officially takes charge.
3. XABI ALONSO CONFIRMED AS NEW CHELSEA MANAGER ON FOUR-YEAR DEAL
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a four-year deal beginning July 1. The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid midfielder was confirmed on May 17, ending a managerial search that began when Enzo Maresca departed in January.
Alonso, who won the Bundesliga unbeaten with Leverkusen in 2024 before guiding them to a second title last season, returns to English football for the first time since his playing days with Liverpool. He is Chelsea's fifth permanent appointment under BlueCo ownership.
4. TOTTENHAM RELEGATION BATTLE GOES TO FINAL DAY AFTER CHELSEA DEFEAT
Tottenham Hotspur's fight to avoid Premier League relegation goes to the last day of the season after a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos scored either side of half time for the Blues, before Richarlison pulled one back with 16 minutes remaining — too late to spark a comeback.
The result was Chelsea's first league win since March 4, and came at a damaging time for Spurs, who face an anxious final-day wait to learn whether they will remain in the top flight next season. It is a desperate position for a club of their stature.
5. EYES TURN TO BUDAPEST AS ARSENAL CHASE THE DOUBLE
With the Premier League title secured, Arsenal now turn their full attention to the Champions League final against PSG in Budapest on May 30 — ten days away. It is the club's first appearance in a European Cup final since 2006, when they lost to Barcelona in Paris.
PSG, the defending champions, have already wrapped up Ligue 1 and go into Budapest with injury doubts over Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Chevalier. Arsenal, meanwhile, have a final Premier League fixture to navigate before shifting focus entirely to Hungary. UCL ticket resale opens today, with demand expected to be enormous.
