Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has applauded Arsenal FC for their victory in the 2025/26 English Premier League season.
The Champions of England clinched the victory after emerging top of the league with 82 points, having played 37 matches, with one match remaining for the end of the season.
What Ruto said about Arsenal’s first EPL title in 22 years
The Gunners ended a 22-year dry spell, winning their first English top-flight title since 2003/4 season.
Ruto expressed his joy as a proud Arsenal fan, saying it has been quite an experience to follow the football club’s epic adventure.
“…from times of struggle and crushing setback, to successive seasons of recovery and resurgence on their glorious path to the summit of the English Premier League. In this time, we have witnessed the power of hope, resilience, focus and relentless hard work in action, and watched a team of dedicated professionals do battle against formidable adversaries, matchday after matchday.
“Tonight, the great reward is won. The team is victorious. Its faith and dedication are vindicated. And our commitment to succeed through work, discipline and teamwork is affirmed,” said Ruto.
How Arsenal won the EPL title
Arsenal opened a five-point lead against second-placed Manchester City after a 1-0 victory in their match with Burnley.
Pep Guardiola’s men failed to bridge the gap in the EPL title race after FC Bournemouth held them to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, May 19, handing victory to Mike Arteta’s men.
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