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Congratulations, men.

Been posting on here for 20 years and I know some of yall have been waiting eons on this one.

Bravo Zulu, soak it up!
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In reply to wangus12 • 10:24p, 5/19/26
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wangus12 said:
**** yeah I ordered one


late night got the best of me, ordered one too

was waiting for the 3rd kit, but doubt they'll make a champions version anyhow
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Never thought I'd see the day, what a season

Now to buy a ton of champions **** to put in the media room. Have been saving a wall for Arsenal


Post whatever merch yall find.
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The few party animals who were still hanging around the Emirates about 5 am this morning got to meet some people:



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Based on some of the late night posts, those players probably haven't slept at all.
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Yeah, makes you wonder, did Arteta turn off psycho mode and give them the day off?
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Man I'm still not over it. 22 ****ing years.

I started kinda following Arsenal in the mid 90s because of Dennis Bergkamp. I was a little bitty kid during the 94 World Cup and I happened to see a couple of Netherlands matches (my parents weren't big on sports other than Aggie Football) on TV. We grew up on a small farm so following professional soccer leagues was about as hard as it could be in 90s. Most of the info I got came from friends/teammates on city teams I played on, but was never really able to truly follow along. It became a little easier as I got into middle school and our school finally had a computer lab with internet access, but even then it was more just reading articles about matches and maybe getting the occasional highlight reel of Henry doing something ridiculous. We didn't have the Fox Soccer channel so watching it was very irregular. My HS teammates would sometimes get together on the weekend and watch matches at someones house that did have it. We did for the 06 CL Final and I got so much **** because I was the only Arsenal fan. Everyone else was in love with Ronaldinho at the time.

So all the titles and cups I experienced through reading news articles, with very little real connection to it.

When I finally got to college is when I started watching matches religiously. We had the TexAgs threads for a community. Of course that was after the silverware had basically dried up. Still caught tons of **** because Arsenal couldn't get anything over the line. Then we all went through the miserable banter years.

In 2019, I went through some dark **** that also happened to go in tandem with the god awful run at the end of Emery's tenure here and I really struggled with depression. Soccer had always been a source of joy in my life, but a final knee injury ended me being able to play recreationally and Arsenal were the worst we'd ever seen (or so we thought). There were some dark, dark thoughts (not really because Arsenal were bad) and moments that could have led to me never truly seeing a title. Thankfully my wife and family and friends helped pull me out of that pit. I will say that it did lead me to disconnecting a bit from the game and not watching as much to avoid some of the emotional whirlwind that sports bring to us as fans.

Watching Arteta come in and rebuild this club from the ground up with the young players and wholesome feeling they all bring has been such an incredible thing to see. I love all our players and the joy and belief and love they have for each other. But even then it sometimes felt like it was never gonna happen. City always felt inevitable. Endless money and one of the greatest managers (and the ability to get away with 115+). Even this year on multiple occasions I felt we had results that really were the nail in the coffin. The loss to United, the draw to Wolves, the back-to-back losses in April.

I have not stopped smiling since that final whistle went yesterday. Watching the chaos outside the stadium. All the media online coming it. I can't believe its finally ****ing happened. I can't wait to see them lift the trophy on Sunday. And maybe, just maybe, they can bring us even more in 10 days

CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!

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Great post.

Only 16 years for me but I feel like I hit it kind of perfect to join when we were good not great and then go thru the bad period that solidified my fandom. The Arteta build has been incredible to witness. What a fun strategic climb.

This is a free read from the Athletic detailing Arsenal's master plan when Arteta took the job until now. Pretty interesting. I'm already thinking about repeating next season. No reason why we can't.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/?unlocked_article_code=1.j1A.FG22.3_JBQQ5Mpew8&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta


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wangus12 said:
Man I'm still not over it. 22 ****ing years.

I started kinda following Arsenal in the mid 90s because of Dennis Bergkamp. I was a little bitty kid during the 94 World Cup and I happened to see a couple of Netherlands matches (my parents weren't big on sports other than Aggie Football) on TV. We grew up on a small farm so following professional soccer leagues was about as hard as it could be in 90s. Most of the info I got came from friends/teammates on city teams I played on, but was never really able to truly follow along. It became a little easier as I got into middle school and our school finally had a computer lab with internet access, but even then it was more just reading articles about matches and maybe getting the occasional highlight reel of Henry doing something ridiculous. We didn't have the Fox Soccer channel so watching it was very irregular. My HS teammates would sometimes get together on the weekend and watch matches at someones house that did have it. We did for the 06 CL Final and I got so much **** because I was the only Arsenal fan. Everyone else was in love with Ronaldinho at the time.

So all the titles and cups I experienced through reading news articles, with very little real connection to it.

When I finally got to college is when I started watching matches religiously. We had the TexAgs threads for a community. Of course that was after the silverware had basically dried up. Still caught tons of **** because Arsenal couldn't get anything over the line. Then we all went through the miserable banter years.

In 2019, I went through some dark **** that also happened to go in tandem with the god awful run at the end of Emery's tenure here and I really struggled with depression. Soccer had always been a source of joy in my life, but a final knee injury ended me being able to play recreationally and Arsenal were the worst we'd ever seen (or so we thought). There were some dark, dark thoughts (not really because Arsenal were bad) and moments that could have led to me never truly seeing a title. Thankfully my wife and family and friends helped pull me out of that pit. I will say that it did lead me to disconnecting a bit from the game and not watching as much to avoid some of the emotional whirlwind that sports bring to us as fans.

Watching Arteta come in and rebuild this club from the ground up with the young players and wholesome feeling they all bring has been such an incredible thing to see. I love all our players and the joy and belief and love they have for each other. But even then it sometimes felt like it was never gonna happen. City always felt inevitable. Endless money and one of the greatest managers (and the ability to get away with 115+). Even this year on multiple occasions I felt we had results that really were the nail in the coffin. The loss to United, the draw to Wolves, the back-to-back losses in April.

I have not stopped smiling since that final whistle went yesterday. Watching the chaos outside the stadium. All the media online coming it. I can't believe its finally ****ing happened. I can't wait to see them lift the trophy on Sunday. And maybe, just maybe, they can bring us even more in 10 days

CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!


Oh wow such a wonderful post. You have been a fan longer than me. I really started following about 20 years ago after my divorce to my first wife. I threw myself into all things soccer as an escape from that pain. I was already and Henry fan so started following Arsenal closely.

Your story about your knee injury hits very close to home. I developed low back issues in 2016 that ended my playing career which was a rough time for me as well. I am so thankful for my wife helping me get through that period of my life.

I am so glad I found this group as well. I lurked here a long time before my first post. It has been fun sharing the ups and downs this season with this group. I am so happy I got to attend my first live match this season. What an amazing season lets hope for one more Trophy.

Champions once a Again!!!
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It looks like I started the first Arsenal Thread here in 2009. So glad for all who have stuck around since then and so glad for all who have joined this speck of the internet since then.

If anyone ever happens to be at the same pub as me watching a match, first round is on me.
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Ian Wright, absolute legend, living his best life

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I need help making a decision. If its not Rice or Raya, whose 2025-2026 jersey should I get?
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For me, I fell in love with big soccer after 94 and especially the 98 WC. Went to college early 2000s and started randomly getting into premier league because we had Fox Sports SW in 01 and 02 (or whatever channel it was that showed games, can't remember). I started following Arsenal because it was the coolest name…the Arsenal. Always been into shooting and guns so was kind of a natural fit. Then the Invincibles happened and I got spoiled quick. And then a couple of decades of pain. But, worth it. The brand is simply iconic. The marketing, the passion, the desire for greatness etc. It's got some Aggie cultishness to it that I love as well. The only bad part….they make so much **** that I want to buy ha.

Going to the CL quarters a couple of years ago at Emirates was a real milestone for me and it made the fandom really come full circle to experience that energy in person for such a major match. Great day to be a gooner (not the obsessive masturbatory type).
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And I'll add, not sure why it took me so long to find this thread. I mostly just browse the premium thread, but would chime in on cowboys, rangers and mavs threads too. I just never thought there would be such a passionate thread on EPL on TA. With an alumni base as big as ours I should have known, but nevertheless, glad I randomly stumbled in here one day
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In reply to TXAggie2011 • 11:34a, 5/20/26
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TXAggie2011 said:
I need help making a decision. If its not Rice or Raya, whose 2025-2026 jersey should I get?

ummm..... Based on this year maybe Saliba.
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Can't go wrong with big Gabi.
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https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48823578/inside-arsenal-five-phase-plan-win-premier-league-title-mikel-arteta-edu

good read
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Can y'all imagine what Eze is going through. Dude took a chance and called Mikel and said please come get me and bring back to my boyhood club instead of spurs.

Now a PL Champion instead of fighting to stay in the league at all

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In reply to wangus12 • 5:42p, 5/20/26
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wangus12 said:
Can y'all imagine what Eze is going through. Dude took a chance and called Mikel and said please come get me and bring back to my boyhood club instead of spurs.

Now a PL Champion instead of fighting to stay in the league at all



And single handedly crushed Spurs in both matches
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Also I'm so glad I can watch the game Sunday without ****ting bricks the whole time
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In reply to gougler08 • 10:00p, 5/20/26
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Its gonna be very interesting to see who all plays.

You have to wrap as many stars in cotton as you can.

So I imagine Norgaard, Madueke and Kepa are definitely starting. Possibly Salmon. Maybe Harrimon-Annous up top. Dowman.

Some main players will have to probably play.

And I want Arteta to bring Eze on as a sub with like 5 minutes to go to see the reception he gets from CP fans
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gougler08 said:
Also I'm so glad I can watch the game Sunday without ****ting bricks the whole time

Right there with you.
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gougler08 said:
Also I'm so glad I can watch the game Sunday without ****ting bricks the whole time


Gonna be in New Orleans for a little vacation. So glad it'll be pure joy and no stress.
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My lineup for this weekend

-------------------------------Setford-------------------------
Jaden Dixon------Mosquera---Salmon----Hincapie
-----------------------------Norgaard-----------------------
------------Dowman--------------??????-----------------
Madueke---------------------------------------Bailey-Joseph
-------------------------Jesus--------------------------------
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In reply to TXAggie2011 • 7:37a, 5/21/26
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gougler08 said:
Also I'm so glad I can watch the game Sunday without ****ting bricks the whole time


Gonna be in New Orleans for a little vacation. So glad it'll be pure joy and no stress.


Think they held the yearly arsenal national meet up the year before last. Would be a good time to watch the game on Sunday with them

Group name: Krewe of Arsenal

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Home Pub: Finn McCool's Irish Pub

3701 Banks St. New Orleans

Facebook: Krewe of Arsenal

Twitter: @NOLA_Gooners

Email: nolagooners@gmail.com
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I'd put Marti on the left and start MLS in MF. Other than that, I have no arguments.
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