Michael Thomas

[Louis Dunford @LouisDunford]

The Story of The Angel ❤️

[Michael Thomas @Mthomas2807]

@theLDNstandard This little guy on Holloway Road was a star too ❤️

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

Mikel Arteta lifting the Premier League trophy 🌪️😂

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Michael Thomas @Mthomas2807]

@paddypower @rossdavies87 @Josf_G do either of you know?

[Zac Wilson @ZACWILSON_]

I’ve never spoken about this publicly, so bear with me.

But I want to articulate why this Premier League win for Arsenal isn’t ’just football’.

In July 2025, my son was born with a rare condition called CDH. It’s a hernia that forms in the diaphragm, which means that the major organs develop in the chest cavity.

This puts extreme pressure on the development of the lungs.

We were told throughout the pregnancy that he had a 30-40% chance of survival.

We had to wait until my partner gave birth to see whether he would make it or not.

He had life saving surgery on day 5 of his life - and we endured a 2 month stay in a hospital in London.

At times we were told that he might not make it through the night - but by the grace of god, and throughout a rollercoaster of ups and downs he survived the intensive care process.

During that time was the start of the Premier League season - and the one escape that I had was Arsenal football club.

We had been at hospital for a month, and hadn’t left the hospital grounds. We were there 24/7.

I felt so guilty leaving him, but made the choice to find a local pub and watch Arsenal’s season opening game against Man United. And for that 90 minutes, I was able to escape the pain and sadness.

Watching Arsenal become the one thing that helped me escape, even for just 90 minutes over the course of those few months.

We needed a name for my boy. Something to signify strength, courage and being brave hearted. We chose Leo.

He was born on the 19th July.

Leandro (Leo - number 19) Trossard’s goal against West Ham. That historic goal. Will forever live in a lot of people’s memories forever. For me, it felt like destiny.

Leo is now thriving. And in his first season as an Arsenal fan, he’s been spoilt.

Football means so much to all of us. This football club means so much to us. It’s more than just a game.

It shapes people’s lives, their character. It’s hope, it’s escape, it’s proof that hard work pays off.

Whatever your reason is for loving this club and loving football - enjoy every single second of this joy.

This one is for you, son.

🦁

[WestStandTone @WestStandTone]

Celebrate.
Remember.
Honour.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

While you all bask in glory today let me tell you a little about this club. This season Arsenal hosted an elderly woman who had incurable cancer. Lifelong Arsenal fan who got to witness Dowman score vs Everton.
Rice even wrote the family a heartfelt letter.

This is Arsenal ❤️

[𝗗𝗘𝗖 𝗥!𝗖𝗘 @DR41fanpage]

I told you all. It's done 🏆❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Your Class of 2025/26: Part I.

[AFC Pics @W33ie]

My team is the champion ❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

A true Arsenal great ❤️

Happy birthday, Dennis Bergkamp! 🎈

[Michael Thomas @Mthomas2807]

@MemzAFC No its not, it's still in arsenal hands

[Michael Thomas @Mthomas2807]

@rossdavies87 @IconicChriss @Josf_G 😂😂😂

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Max Dowman. The youngest ever goalscorer in the Premier League.

[The Extreme Football Enthusiast @ExtremeFootbal4]

Some might say Agüero, but for me, THIS is the most dramatic title win of all time... "It's up for grabs now!"

[Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🇳🇴 @JanAageFjortoft]

…..if Leonardo da Vinci was a footballer ….

[Lou DiBella🥊 @loudibella]

This needs to be a defining moment for America. Use your voices, protest, barrage your elected officials with calls ... FIGHT FOR AMERICA. With his phone taping, Alex Pretti stood up for his neighbors and his country and he died for it. MAKE SURE HE DIED FOR SOMETHING!!! It's time to show the world that Donald Trump's America IS NOT OURS. God help America in this fight FOR ITS SOUL. 🇺🇸