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From trolls to glory: Arsenal's 22-year journey back to the top

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Arsenal's captain Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy at a presentation ceremony on the pitch at Selhurst Park in south London on May 24, 2026. [AFP]

After 22 years of waiting, Arsenal are champions of England again.

Manchester City’s draw earlier this week confirmed what Arsenal fans had dared to believe for months, the Emirates Stadium will finally be the home of the English Premier League (EPL) trophy.

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