Greetings Gooners!
The 22-year wait is officially over. Put on your home kits, sing it from the rooftop, bedroom, toilet, and let the tears flow. Arsenal are the Champions of England once again! For three consecutive seasons, we tasted the heartbreak of runner-up finishes. But Mikel Arteta and this relentless, courageous squad never stopped believing. Following our crucial match earlier this week, Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth has mathematically sealed the title for us with a game to spare.
The night we conquered the pressure: Arsenal 1-0 Burnley
I was there at the Emirates with 13 other Gooners. The atmosphere at the Emirates was electric, but tense. We all knew exactly what was required. The 3-point! But Burnley set up a stubborn, deeply entrenched low block, determined to play party-poopers.
While it wasn’t a free-flowing goal-fest, it was a champion’s performance defined by patience and grit. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Bukayo Saka turned provider from a corner kick, sending a brilliant ball in for Kai Havertz, who slotted it home to send the stadium into utter delirium.
Our rock-solid backline, anchored by William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, ensured David Raya had a comfortable night, shutting down any sniff of a Burnley counterattack. It was a tactical, professional 1-0 victory that put the ultimate pressure on Manchester City. A pressure they eventually cracked under the following day.
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Premier League) – Live Screening
Date: Sunday, 24th May 2026, Kick-off: 11.00 PM
Live screening at BQ Bar and Molly Malones
With the trophy already secured, our final match of the season against Crystal Palace away at Selhurst Park transforms from a high-stakes finale into a glorious victory lap. Expect Arteta to let the boys play with absolute freedom. We may see some rotational minutes for the squad players and youngsters who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes all season.
Selhurst Park will play host to the newly crowned champions. Get ready to watch our boys walk out to the applause they so richly deserve. The traveling Gooners will turn Selhurst Park into a home away from home. And we in Singapore, will have to turn Boat Quay into a Red and White Parade.
Season end party – 24 May 2026 at 7.00 PM
Those that have yet to register for the party, please do so at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WEnPUVL9K_Gbtr0-5Vdcd6Ei3nb50ZpbfXqFqB7TvMU/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=69fe90f4
A match ticket for next season is up for grab, and it comes with flight and accommodation, courtesy of Deel. There’s a maximum of 150 pax for the event. First come first serve.
Re-post: Champions League Final – 31 May 2026 at 12.00 AM
This is an advance notice for the big one! We will gather for the final at both Molly Malone’s and BQ Bar. The standing area is $20++ (includes one drink) with no reservation required. Table allocations are $50++ (includes food and drink) and require a booking. You will receive discounts for subsequent orders by showing your membership to the staff. As there is no standing permitted between tables, we highly recommend booking early.
To reserve a table, please WhatsApp your name, number of pax, email address, and contact number to Jonathan (Molly Malone’s) at +65 9180 7898 or Shaun (BQ Bar) at +65 8322 3251.
COYG!
– Membership issues: membership@arsenalsingapore.com.
– Match tickets application: dhanesh@arsenalsingapore.com.
– Membership benefits: lance@arsenalsingapore.com
Shai
Arsenal Singapore