Laura Woods basked in Arsenal’s title glory whilst aiming a cheeky dig at the club’s long-standing detractors.
The former talkSPORT host is in celebratory mode after the Gunners ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
Laura Woods during her talkSPORT days
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Arsenal fan Woods recalled some of her encounters with fans of other clubs during her talkSPORT daysCredit: The Sun
Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday evening handed Mikel Arteta’s side an unassailable four-point lead at the top of the table with one game left to play.
There was a huge outpouring of emotion at the final whistle with fans congregating outside the Emirates Stadium and the surrounding areas.
There was also an explosion of jubilation at the club’s Sobha Reality Training Ground in London Colney, Hertfordshire, where the players gathered to watch the action from the Vitality Stadium.
And there was no doubt an outburst of joy in the Woods household as the Gunners finally got themselves over the line.
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Woods, who fronts TNT Sports’ football coverage, had presumably pre-built her title-winning Instagram post before saving it to her drafts and who could blame her?
So often the butt of the jokes when live on air at talkSPORT from opposing fans regarding Arsenal's failures, Woods was ready with a monumental retaliation post.
She posted a host of pictures of her years supporting the north London side alongside the caption: “It’s always been Arsenal.”
There was also a nod to her talkSPORT days where she shared headlines of her clashes with fans of Tottenham and West Ham.
Woods screenshotted a talkSPORT.com article on her debate with a Spurs fan that accused Arsenal of having a small club mentality.
There was another incident when she was forced to hit back at a West Ham fan who insisted former captain Declan Rice could do better than join Arsenal.
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Woods' first post was a throwback to her earlier days as an Arsenal fanCredit: laura woodsy
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She also shared a past meeting with Gunners' boss ArtetaCredit: laura woodsy
Although it took longer than she would have liked, Woods has finally been vindicated by Arsenal’s Premier League title success.
Arsene Wenger leads tributes to Arteta's champions
And there were celebratory posts all round following Tuesday night’s confirmation.
Arsenal’s last title-winning manager Arsene Wenger said on X: “You did it. Champions go on when others stop. This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment.”
Former Gunners goalkeeper David Seaman wrote: “Premier League champions!!! What a moment!!! What a season!!!!!!!! EPIC!!!!!!!!!! Longest (22 years and) three minutes of MY LIFE…”
Prime minister and Arsenal fan Keir Starmer added: “22 long years for the Arsenal. But finally, we’re back where we belong. Champions!”
Piers Morgan paid tribute to Arteta on X writing: “This is Arteta’s moment.
Arsenal fans celebrate winning the title at the Emirates
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There were incredible scenes outside the Emirates long into Tuesday nightCredit: Getty
Arsenal players celebrate winning Premier League
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Arsenal players burst into wild celebrations at full timeCredit: Getty
"Yes, the squad’s been amazing. Yes, the fans have been incredible. Yes, the club’s owners stepped up big time last summer.
“But it was this man’s vision, intensity, intelligence, courage and decisions that won us the League. Thankyou @m8arteta."
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola offered his congratulations to former assistant Arteta.
He said: “We were close. On behalf of everyone at Manchester City, we congratulate Mikel and all the staff, players and fans on winning the Premier League. They deserve it, for so much hard work and effort.”
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Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy following Sunday’s final game of the season against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
After that, all attention turns to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest.