Premier League 2025/26 Final Table: Arsenal Crowned Champions After Dramatic Season

Arsenal End 22-Year Wait with 85-Point Title Triumph

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, finishing top of the table with 85 points from 38 matches. The Gunners secured the title with a record of 26 wins, 7 draws, and just 5 losses, scoring 71 goals and conceding only 27 — the best defensive record in the league. This marks Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004, ending a 22-year wait that tested the patience of millions of supporters across the globe, including a passionate fanbase in Libya and North Africa.

The final table, last updated on June 3, 2026 by Sky Sports, confirms Arsenal's dominance throughout the campaign. Their +44 goal difference was the highest in the league, two goals better than rivals Manchester City. The title race went down to the final weeks, with Manchester City pushing hard but ultimately falling 7 points short.

Top Five and Champions League Qualification

The race for Champions League football delivered drama until the final matchday on May 24, 2026. Five teams secured their spots in Europe's elite competition for the 2026/27 season:

  • 1st — Arsenal: 85 points (26-7-5), 71 goals scored, 27 conceded
  • 2nd — Manchester City: 78 points (23-9-6), 77 goals scored, 35 conceded
  • 3rd — Manchester United: 71 points (20-11-7), 69 goals scored, 50 conceded
  • 4th — Aston Villa: 65 points (19-8-11), 56 goals scored, 49 conceded
  • 5th — Liverpool: 60 points (17-9-12), 63 goals scored, 53 conceded

Manchester City's 77 goals were the most in the league, but their 6 losses — compared to Arsenal's 5 — proved decisive. Manchester United's resurgence under their manager delivered a strong third-place finish, while Aston Villa continued their remarkable rise with a top-four finish. Liverpool, despite scoring 63 goals, dropped points in 12 matches and had to settle for fifth.

Europa League Spots and Mid-Table Drama

Bournemouth claimed 6th with 57 points — an extraordinary achievement for a club fighting relegation two seasons ago. Sunderland stunned everyone by finishing 7th with 54 points and securing Europa League qualification.

The battle for European spots saw Brighton and Brentford tied on 53 points in 8th and 9th respectively, while Chelsea finished 10th with 52 points — a disappointing campaign for the London giants. Fulham also finished on 52 points but ranked 11th due to inferior goal difference.

Relegation: West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves Go Down

The relegation battle was equally dramatic. West Ham United were relegated in 18th place with just 39 points, ending their Premier League stay in heartbreaking fashion. Burnley followed in 19th with 22 points, winning only 4 matches all season. Wolverhampton Wanderers finished bottom with 20 points — just 3 wins and 11 draws from 38 matches, conceding 68 goals.

Tottenham Hotspur narrowly escaped relegation, finishing 17th with 41 points. Their 48 goals scored were offset by 57 conceded, and the North London club will need significant investment in the summer transfer window to avoid another scare next season.

What This Means for Libyan Football Fans

The Premier League remains the most-watched football competition in Libya, with millions of fans across Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata following every matchweek. Arsenal's title win will be celebrated by one of the largest fan clubs in North Africa — the Arsenal Libya Supporters Club has thousands of active members who gather in cafés and fan zones for every match.

Libyan players continue to dream of following in the footsteps of the few North African stars who have graced the Premier League. With Champions League football coming to Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool next season, Libyan fans will have even more reason to tune in. The 2026/27 season kicks off in August, and the transfer window promises more excitement.

Looking Ahead to 2026/27

The 2026/27 Premier League season promises fierce competition. Manchester City will chase the title, Manchester United build on third place, and Liverpool aim to close the gap. For fans across Libya and the Arab world, the next chapter begins in August.

— LibyaPress / Sports Desk