“1-0, to the Arsenal” is a song all supporters are familiar with, however long you’ve been watching us.
It’s a scoreline steeped in our Premier League history, helping us to win four titles, from 1998 all the way through to 2026.
It seemed only fitting that it was a 1-0 win against Burnley that took us to the brink before Bournemouth’s draw with Manchester City confirmed our latest Premier League crown.
As the dust settles on a dramatic night of celebrations, we take a look back at the biggest wins by the smallest of margins throughout our Premier League history. You can also press play on the video above to watch some of the very best 1-0’s over the decades!
WILTORD WINS THE LEAGUE
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal – 2001/02
We headed to Old Trafford in 2002, knowing a win would clinch our second Premier League crown, just a few days after winning the FA Cup.
Without the likes of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp, up stepped Sylvain Wiltord to score on his 100th Arsenal appearance, prompting wild scenes in the away end.
The goal goes down in history and ensured we didn’t lose an away game all season.
MOMENTUM SHIFT
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal – 1997/98
Another hugely significant trip to Old Trafford that had huge ramifications in our title success.
We visited Manchester in March 1998, looking to move to six points behind our title rivals with three games in hand.
A Marc Overmars goal was enough to give us all three points, helping us go on a 10-match winning run that would propel us to our first Premier League title.
MIKEL RAISES THE ROOF
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City – 2011/12
In a topsy-turvy season, we hosted Manchester City in April 2012, looking to go one step closer to securing Champions League football.
In a tight contest, the game was separated by a moment of brilliance from Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard won possession before unleashing an unstoppable effort beyond Joe Hart and into the bottom corner.
HENRY ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United – 2000/01
An undefeated Manchester United came to Highbury looking to continue their impressive start to the season – queue a wonder goal by Thierry Henry.
The Frenchman announced himself to the Premier League with a super piece of individual brilliance, flicking and volleying over his compatriot Fabien Barthez to give us all three points.
SUCCESS AT ST JAMES’ PARK
Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal – 2012/13
St James’ Park was the setting for a must-win final day of the season to ensure Champions League football ahead of Tottenham in May 2013.
With the game all square, Laurent Koscielny latched onto Per Mertesacker’s header to flick home and give us a 1-0 win that helped us qualify for Europe’s top competition.
MARTINELLI BREAKS CITY HEARTS
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City – 2023/24
Hosting Manchester City in October 2023, we were looking for our first league win against Manchester City boss manager Pep Guardiola.
We were made to wait, but four minutes from time, Gabriel Martinelli’s shot deflected off Nathan Ake and beyond Ederson to send Emirates Stadium into raptures.
BIG GOAL FROM BIG GABI
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal – 2024/25
History beckoned on our short hop across north London to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, aiming for three wins in a row at our rivals for the first time in Premier League history.
We showed off our prowess from set pieces once more in the second half as Gabriel powered home his header from close range in front of our travelling support.
OUR NEW NUMBER 10
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace – 2025/26
The 2025/26 has been littered with big 1-0 victories. This campaign has seen as many as the 1993/94 season, 11, as things stand…
One of our earliest in the campaign came against Crystal Palace, where a certain summer signing made his mark.
Eberechi Eze had joined from the Eagles in the summer and it only seemed fitting that his first Premier League goal came against his former employers.
A stunning scissor kick gave us all three points to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
EZE’S WONDER GOAL
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United – 2025/26
We returned to Emirates Stadium in April 2026, having relinquished top spot in the Premier League table after losing to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
One goal made all the difference and what a goal it was. A well-worked corner found its way to Eberechi Eze to curl his effort into the top corner and give us a crucial 1-0 win that would see us move back to the top of the table.
TROSSARD AGAIN
West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal – 2025/26
The 2025/26 vintage knew how to get over the line by the smallest margin, and our trip to East London was no different.
David Raya produced a stunning save to thwart Matheus Fernandes from close range in the 77th minute. Five minutes later, we had our winner.
Leandro Trossard picked the perfect moment to net his first goal in 2026, slamming home in front of our supporters to move us one step closer to the title.
KAI COMES UP CLUTCH
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley – 2025/26
Our first Monday night football at Emirates Stadium in almost five years saw a huge fixture against already-relegated Burnley.
It was another set-piece masterclass from Mikel Arteta’s side, with Bukayo Saka’s inch-perfect cross finding Kai Havertz to nod home. Little under 24 hours later, we were Premier League champions for the fourth time.
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