Arsenal news: Gunners fans now dreaming of the double

When Arsenal went unbeaten to lift the Premier League trophy in 2003-04 – resulting in them being dubbed ‘The Invincibles’ – they would not have believed it would take them almost a quarter of a century to win the title again.

“I’ve got married, had a child, who’s now a teenager, and got divorced, all since Arsenal last won the league,” Gunners fan Matt said on the BBC Sport live text commentary page.

To finally see that long wait ended prompted some fans to mark it in different ways, some more questionable than others.

Gunners supporter Barry wrote: “I’ve got a can of lager from 2021 commemorating the 1971 double. I said I wasn’t drinking it until Arsenal won the league. It’s five years out of date, wish me luck.”

While other fans are looking to the future, the dream of a double is still on as Arsenal face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final on 30 May.

“I am confident that we are going to do it,” Gunners fan Chloe said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

“PSG are very worthy opponents. But I feel there is that edge and hunger and on our day… I feel that this is our time.”

Arsenal’s win also prompted messages of congratulations on social media.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Gunners fan, posted on X: “22 long years for the Arsenal. But finally, we’re back where we belong. Champions!”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wrote: “Congratulations to Arsenal – the first London club to win the league in almost a decade and 22 years in the making.”

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton shared an image on Instagram of the Arsenal team celebrating the win with the caption: “Come On You Gunners.”

While after seeing his side’s title hopes ended at Bournemouth, Manchester City boss Guardiola added his congratulations to Arsenal.

“We were close,” he said.

“On behalf of everyone at Manchester City, we congratulate Mikel and all the staff, players and fans on winning the Premier League.

“They deserve it.”

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