Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that he once doubted his own abilities to lead the Gunners to a Premier League title after the club finished as runners-up for three consecutive seasons. Arteta's Arsenal have now ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League championship by winning it this season, providing redemption after three years of finishing second. After the trophy presentation, Arteta revealed his self-doubt about whether he could deliver the Premier League crown. "There was some doubt," he said. "I understand I could take them this far (as runners-up). Maybe someone else would have had to finish the job, but thank God we succeeded. I feel happy and a bit more confident." He continued: "Yes, I doubted myself. It's part of the job. There are many things beyond my control, and that's why you need the best people around you." Reflecting on the championship victory, Arteta said: "It's beautiful. Look at everyone's happiness. They've been waiting for this a long time. We've faced difficult times, but it's all worth it when you see a reaction like this. Now it's time to enjoy it, and I can take off my manager's hat."

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's star forward, opened up after playing his final match for the club before transferring this summer. Both Salah and Andrew Robertson will leave Liverpool after the season concludes, marking the end of nine years with the Red team.

Following Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Brentford in the final Premier League match of the season and Salah's last appearance, the Egyptian forward reflected on his departure: "I think I've cried more than I have in my entire life. I'm not usually an emotional person. We spent our youth here, shared everything from start to finish. We brought this club back to where it should be. He (Robertson) is beloved because he gives everything on the pitch, and that's why they love him."

"Leaving Liverpool is difficult. He's been so important to the team, and during our time together, I felt honored to share a dressing room with him. He's given everything for the team, and I've been very fortunate to have been with him."

"This is life. Looking back, I wonder if I wanted more than what I received. Not at all, really. We won championships together. We felt the love from the fans, and that's what matters most to me."

"I'll be far from here, and I'll feel heartbroken every time. I hope the team maintains its top position and fights for everything."

Robertson added: "I'm emotionally exhausted. This week has been busy and difficult because we had to focus on the game, but it was also important to say goodbye properly. Securing Champions League qualification was crucial. We've had a disappointing season, and it was tough to get through. It's important for me and for Mo to leave the club while also securing our spot in the Champions League."

Arsenal won the English Premier League title for the 2025-26 season, marking their first league championship in 22 years and their 14th in club history. The Gunners clinched the title by finishing the season with 85 points from 38 matches, edging out Manchester City in second place by 7 points. On May 24, Arsenal held a medal and trophy presentation ceremony at Selhurst Park following their 2-1 away victory over Crystal Palace, with jubilant celebrations among fans and players. Arsenal will hold an additional championship parade on May 31, one day after they compete in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Hotspur escaped relegation on the final day of the 2025/2026 Premier League season with a narrow 1-0 home win over Everton, courtesy of Joa Palinha's 43rd-minute goal. The Lilywhites finished with 41 points from 38 matches, securing their place in the Premier League for a 48th consecutive season dating back to 1978/79.

The tension was palpable before kickoff, with Tottenham in 17th place just two points ahead of West Ham in 18th. Spurs needed at least a draw while hoping West Ham would lose, and Hammers needed an outright victory and a Spurs loss to survive.

West Ham came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-0 at home, with goals from Valentin Castañeda (67th minute) and Jarrod Bowen (79th minute), giving them 39 points from 38 matches. However, it proved insufficient as they finished 18th and will drop into the Championship for the first time since the 2012/13 season, ending a 14-year run in the Premier League. The club recovered from their last relegation in 2010/11 after just one season.

West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves have been relegated to the Championship, while Coventry, Ipswich, and Hull City have been promoted as replacements.

Premier League champions Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 away in a title celebration match, while Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola lost 1-2 at home to Aston Villa in the final day of the 2025-26 English Premier League season on May 24. Crystal Palace's players lined up before kickoff to applaud Arsenal in honor of their championship achievement. Palace fielded Daichi Kamada, Ismaila Sarr, and Jørgen Strand Larsen, while Arsenal deployed Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus as key players. Arsenal maintained their championship form with the 2-1 victory, bringing their tally to 85 points from 38 matches to claim the title, while Crystal Palace finished 15th with 45 points. In another notable fixture, Manchester City lost 1-2 at home to Aston Villa, and Manchester United routed Brighton 3-0 away.

On May 24, 2025, a reporter visited Moo 2, Had Asa Subdistrict, Sapphaya District, Chainat Province following reports of hardship faced by Ms. Nattaya, 61, who lives with her 95-year-old aunt and 56-year-old brother suffering from mental illness in a severely dilapidated wooden house. The home has large holes in the roof from storm damage, with buckets lined up inside to catch rainwater that prevents residents from sleeping during rain. Rotting floorboards pose safety hazards, with residents having fallen and sustained injuries.

Ms. Nattaya explained that the family has no primary income or occupation. She previously earned money from tailoring and selling food, but economic hardship forced her to close these businesses when customers disappeared. She must now care for her elderly aunt and mentally ill brother while managing expenses for three people and four animals on state welfare benefits alone: 800 baht monthly for her brother's disability allowance, 1,800 baht combined for her aunt's disability and elderly benefits, 300 baht from the state welfare card program, and 600 baht for her own elderly allowance—totaling only 3,500 baht monthly.

When asked about hopes for the government's Thailand Helps Thailand Plus program, which would add 700 baht to welfare card holders and allow general groups to register for 1,000 baht over four months, Ms. Nattaya reluctantly admitted that only her aunt would automatically qualify through the existing welfare card. She and her brother have no hope of registering because they lack technology skills and smartphones. During previous assistance programs, she had to pay 500 baht to hire a village child to register her, and often missed deadlines anyway.

"Although I truly need this money to buy rice, dry goods, and cooking oil to survive, I can't manage the registration," she said. "I hope government agencies and local leaders will help repair our house and ensure people like us can access welfare benefits more easily."