Bukayo Saka has delivered a defiant message to Arsenal's doubters after the club clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years, declaring that the laughter aimed at the Gunners is finally over.

Saka made the remarks during the club's celebrations at London Colney, which followed Manchester City's draw with Bournemouth — the result that confirmed Arsenal as champions.

"Twenty-two years, 22 years. There was laughing, there was joking, they're not laughing anymore. Look, it is going to be shining, it is going to be shining bright."

The comments, captured in footage shared by defender Jurrien Timber on his Instagram account, captured the raw emotion of a squad that has endured years of near-misses and ridicule before finally lifting the title.

Trophy lift and a historic double in sight

Arsenal are set to receive the Premier League trophy following their final domestic fixture, an away trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Beyond the league title, the Gunners have a remarkable opportunity to complete a domestic and European double. They face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, chasing the club's first-ever European Cup triumph.

It promises to be a monumental close to the season for Mikel Arteta's side, who have transformed from perennial nearly-men into genuine champions — and, if fortune continues to favour them, potentially one of the most celebrated Arsenal squads in history.