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Arsenal’s squad are set to receive significant financial rewards after winning the Premier League title for the first time in over 20 years.

According to The Times, players will earn around £6,000 per appearance, along with additional payments from a bonus pool built up across the season through league and cup success.

Some players could take home close to £250,000 in total bonuses, depending on appearances, with regular starters set to earn the most.

David Raya and Martin Zubimendi are expected to be among the highest earners, while Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhães, and William Saliba could also receive around £192,000 based on their appearances.

Even Champions League success could bring further rewards, with reports suggesting players could earn about £125,000 each if they win the final in Budapest.

EPL: Bonuses Arsenal players will get for winning title revealed

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed why he was absent as the players and staff gathered to watch Manchester City’s game at Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

City’s 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium saw the Gunners confirmed as Premier League champions.

After that match, video clips of Arsenal players rejoicing at the Sobha Realty training centre surfaced online.

However, Arteta was not seen in any of them. He has now explained what happened.

Arteta told reporters on Thursday: “It’s incredible to hear them, especially understanding the journey and manner in which we’ve done it, how many people have been involved and how long it took to accomplish that goal.

“It’s one of the best feelings I ever had. I was supposed to be here with the players and certain staff, because that’s what they wanted. But I couldn’t. Twenty minutes before the game, I had to leave. I couldn’t bring the energy that I wanted.

“It was their moment to be together, watch it themselves and just see what the outcome would be.

“I went home, went outside to the garden, started to build some fire and started to do some barbecue. I didn’t watch any of it. I was just hearing noises in the background and the living room, then the magic happened.

“My oldest son opened the garden door, ran towards me, started to cry, gave me a hug and said, ‘We’re champions, Daddy.’ My other two boys and my wife came over and it was beautiful to see the joy on them, they are always with me.

“It was magical. A minute later, Martin Odegaard was with the video: ‘Where are you? Come over.’

“I said: ‘Enjoy it. See you in a few hours, somewhere in London.’”

EPL: Why I didn’t watch Bournemouth vs Man City with Arsenal players – Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of their final two fixtures of this season.

The Gunners travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday, having been confirmed Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.

After that, they face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League next weekend.

Arteta has confirmed that Mikel Merino is back in full training, but Jurrien Timber is further behind in his recovery.

He told reporters: “Mikel is going to start to train with the group tomorrow. Today was a light session.

“Jurrien, let’s hope he can do the same in the next few days. He’s a bit further behind than Mikel.”

EPL: Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead of Crystal Palace, PSG games

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, hailed his players as “champions of England” during a Premier League title party.

Arteta became the first Gunners boss to win the title in 22 years this week, after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.

The Spaniard was absent at the Sobha Realty training ground to watch the game along with the squad and backroom staff.

It is understood that Arteta was at home watching City drop points with his family.

But he later showed up at the Tape nightclub in Soho as the celebrations continued into the early hours.

The two 16-year-olds in the squad, Marli Salmon and Max Dowman, were also present as Arsenal took to the microphone to deliver a typically passionate speech.

EPL: Champions of England – Arteta addresses Arsenal players after title win

Former England striker, Gary Lineker, has shared his verdict on the Champions League final following Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker claimed the Gunners will be “second favourites” against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30.

“I still think they’re second favourites because PSG, as we know, are an incredibly good side,” he said.

“But Arsenal, if anyone can beat them, it’s probably Arsenal. And what a double that would be.”

Lineker is not alone in backing PSG as favourites, with Jamie Carragher also tipping the Parisians.

However, he has also claimed Arsenal is the team most capable of stopping the defending champions.

UCL: They are second favourites – Lineker predicts Arsenal vs PSG final

Aston Villa have won this year’s Europa League final, after they hammered Freiburg 3-0 on Wednesday night.

The Premier League side came into the game at Istanbul as favourites and immediately made their dominance count.

Unai Emery’s men went into the break two goals up, thanks to sensational strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia.

After the break, Morgan Rogers tapped in a third for Villa, as they won the trophy in style.

Emery has now won the competition a record-extending five times, having achieved success with Sevilla and Villarreal in the past.

Villa’s victory means that England could have six spots in the Champions League next season if they finish in fifth place.

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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has called out former teammate Patrice Evra after Arsenal were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday.

Evra had repeatedly questioned the Gunners’ mentality to win the Premier League title under manager Mikel Arteta.

His most viral line was when he compared watching the Gunners to Netflix.

“Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix. You always have to wait for the next season!” Evra had said.

However, after watching Arteta’s side win the title, Ferdinand suggested that Evra apologize to the Premier League North London club.

“Shout out Arsenal fans… Years of mockery,” Ferdinand wrote on X.

“Tonight, sealed it. [Patrice] Evra, where’s your apology?”

EPL: ‘Where’s your apology’ – Rio Ferdinand calls out Evra after Arsenal win title

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he woke up to a lot of messages from supporters of Arsenal, after they were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday night.

Mikel Obi, who played for the Gunners’ rivals Chelsea, has admitted he was initially reluctant to congratulate them.

“I woke up to my phone blowing up, the messages, unbelievable, from Arsenal fans. Why will I congratulate Arsenal for winning the Premier League, I, a Chelsea fan, no way would we congratulate Arsenal for winning the Premier League,” he said on his podcast.

Mikel Obi, despite his loyalty to Chelsea, has praised Mikel Arteta’s men for ending a 22-year drought.

“But I have to say it though: they won the Premier League, they deserve it, fair play. We should not be bitter losers when it comes to sports.

“If someone has beaten you, you shake hands, and you move on,” he added.

EPL: Arsenal fans ‘blew up’ my phone after title win – Mikel Obi

The Warriors of Zimbabwe have replaced three players in their squad for the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports.

The trio of Tinotenda Kadewere, Divine Lunga, and Bill Antonio  pulled out from the squad due to different reasons.

Kadewere is nursing an injury, while Lunga’s club, Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final this weekend.

Antonio asked to be excused from the squad due to personal commitments.

They have been replaced by Washington Navaya, Prosper Padera, and Isheanesu Mauchi.

Zimbabwe will face the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the Unity Cup next week Tuesday.

Unity Cup: Zimbabwe reshuffle squad ahead Super Eagles clash 

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has identified three ‘outstanding’ players who helped Arsenal win the Premier League title this season.

The three players are David Raya, Declan Rice and Gabriel.

Recall that the Gunners were confirmed 2025/26 Premier League winners on Tuesday after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer, “They’ve been the best team and the most consistent,” Shearer said.

“I think the three outstanding players for Arsenal have been David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice.

“I just think those three, for me, have been the outstanding players week after week after week, delivering performance after performance when it got tough.”

EPL: ‘They’re outstanding’ – Alan Shearer names three players who helped Arsenal win title