Romeo Beckham teased his dad with a video call the moment Arsenal were crowned Premier League winners.
Sir David Beckham - who played nearly 400 games for Arsenal rivals Manchester United in an illustrious footballing career - endured a ribbing from his Arsenal-supporting son Romeo over club’s historic victory sealed on Tuesday night.
Former Manchester United player Sir David posted a screenshot on his Instagram stories of a video call he had with middle son Romeo.
“The moment Arsenal became champions and my son calls to remind me,” he wrote followed by a grinning emoji.
Romeo had previously posted on his own stories, including a selfie of himself with the caption “Come on boys win us the title”, ahead of the deciding match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on Tuesday evening.
He followed it up with a close-up of his hand over his face and the words: “Oh my god we’ve done it. I love you Arsenal,” along with multiple heart emojis.
The scene in north London after Arsenal won the premier league. pic.twitter.com/S2cFxxN4g4
— London & UK Street News (@CrimeLdn) May 19, 2026
After a 22-year wait, the title was finally sealed when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth, handing Arsenal an unassailable lead at the top of the table with one game remaining.
Even a 95th-minute equaliser from Erling Haaland was not enough to deny Arsenal after Eli Junior Kroupi’s first-half goal.
It has been a season filled with knife-edge matches, but after months of pressure, Arsenal finally got over the line, and supporters cannot contain their emotions.
Raucous celebrations erupted around the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday as fans screamed, burst into tears and threw their arms around complete strangers, while clouds of red smoke drifted above a sea of raised scarves and bouncing supporters.
🔴⚪️ HISTORY MADE. Footage of the Arsenal squad absolutely losing it after capturing their first Premier League title in 22 years! 🏆🔥
— Opulent (@AFCOpulent) May 19, 2026
London is RED. Enjoy every single second of this, Arsenal Fans!
#AFC #Arsenal #COYG pic.twitter.com/B9K2DJdWX6
Outside pubs across the UK, Arsenal fans watched on in nervous anticipation before erupting into scenes of pure jubilation at the final confirmation of the title.
Taking to social media, famous Gooners from all over the world reacted with delight to the news.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer took to social media to congratulate his team.
He wrote: “22 long years for the Arsenal. But finally, we’re back where we belong. Champions!”
Broadcaster Piers Morgan posted a photograph of Arsenal player’s celebrating their victory with the caption: “Breaking News: Champions.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wrote on x: “Congratulations to Arsenal - the first London club to win the league in almost a decade and 22 years in the making.”
22 long years for the Arsenal.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 19, 2026
But finally, we’re back where we belong.
Champions!
Arsenal legend Ian Wright was seen leading some of the celebrations outside the ground, hugging emotional supporters and even being pictured with one fan’s young baby.
Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton shared the winning poster of the team with the caption: “Come on you Gunners.”
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn posted on X from outside the Emirates, writing: “Incredible scenes outside the Emirates. A moment I will never forget. Arsenal - Premier League Champions!”
Athletics legend Sir Mo Farah shared a picture of himself with Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus, recreating Sir Mo’s famous “Mobot” celebration.
Actor Hugh Laurie posted: “Well heck. The Arsenal. What an amazing achievement. BPM 150, dropping slowly.”
NBA superstar Joel Embiid posted: “PROUD TO BE A GOONER”, while Legend from Gladiators shared an emotional video of him embracing his son, with the caption: “22 years mate”, referencing Arsenal’s long wait for the Premier League title.
Well heck. The Arsenal. What an amazing achievement. BPM 150, dropping slowly.
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) May 19, 2026
Comedian Jack Whitehall celebrated too, with a throwback image of himself and his brother with the Premier League and FA Cup trophies after the Gunners did the double in 1998.
TNT Sports presenter shared a throwback picture of her young self in an Arsenal kit, with the caption: “It’s always been Arsenal”.
Singer Joy Crookes, Radio 1 DJ Greg James, actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe and golfer Ian Poulter have also shared celebrations on Instagram.
Declan Rice, defensive midfielder for Arsenal who was tipped to be crowned the top-flight’s player of the season, led the title celebrations on Instagram.
Taking a picture of himself with the likes of Kai Havertz, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Bukayo Saka, he captioned the photo: “I told you all...it’s done.”
