EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 42 MIN
"Champions of England"
from The Non-Negotiables: Arsenal Podcast · host Non-Negotiables Podcast
Arsenal are Premier League champions.In a special instant-reaction episode, Gavin, Elliot and Justin react to Bournemouth’s late result against Manchester City confirming Arsenal as champions of England for the first time in 22 years. The lads relive where they were for the final whistle, the surreal emotions of watching the final seconds tick down, and the feeling of finally seeing Arsenal get over the line after years of rebuilds, near misses and setbacks. There’s reflection on Mikel Arteta’s journey from the early rebuild years through to delivering the title, the evolution of the squad across multiple seasons, and the players who helped shape the project along the way — from Emile Smith Rowe and Granit Xhaka to Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Tierney and Jorginho. The episode also looks at the scale of Arsenal’s global support, the scenes outside the Emirates Stadium, the reaction across social media, and what this title means to supporters who have waited more than two decades for this moment. The hosts revisit some of their defining moments of the season, including David Raya’s huge save against West Ham, Gabriel’s winner at St James’ Park and Gabriel Martinelli’s late equaliser against Manchester City. There’s also discussion around Arteta’s tactical evolution, squad building, recruitment, injuries, mentality and how Arsenal adapted across multiple title challenges before finally becoming champions. Finally, attention turns to the celebrations at the Emirates this weekend, the atmosphere around the club, and why nobody inside the Arsenal fanbase wants to think about anything beyond lifting the Premier League trophy. Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta’s Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:35) - Arsenal Confirmed As Premier League Champions(00:58) - Final Whistle Reactions & Emotional Scenes(03:44) - Watching The Clock During Bournemouth vs Man City(07:41) - Arteta’s Arsenal Journey & Players Who Didn’t Complete It(13:13) - Edu, Josh Kroenke & Arsenal’s Structural Rebuild(15:04) - “We Kept The Receipts” | Rival Reactions & Online Narratives(17:19) - Arsenal’s Growth Into A Global Football Power(19:51) - Emirates Celebrations & Supporter Connection(21:34) - Worldwide Arsenal Celebrations & Global Fanbase Discussion(23:45) - Arsenal Content, Club Media & Celebrating The Moment(25:46) - Moment Of The Season Picks(29:42) - Mikel Arteta’s Impact, Evolution & Squad Building(36:56) - Palace Celebrations, Sunday Atmosphere & Staying Present(39:01) - Champions League Final Put To One Side(40:30) - Crystal Palace Rotation Discussion & Outro(42:20) - “Champions”
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