Arsenal Finally Win The Premier League, Stu Holden Joins & USMNT World Cup Dark Horse Debate

Alexis GuerrerosThu, May 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM UTC

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Arsenal are finally Premier League champions! After more than two decades of heartbreak, near-misses, memes, and endless “bottlers” jokes, Mikel Arteta’s side has officially brought the title back to North London. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether this championship changes Arsenal’s reputation forever and if this young squad could become the next true Premier League dynasty. Plus, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts to Arsenal’s title win and explains his new initiative aimed at helping New Yorkers get affordable tickets for the upcoming World Cup.

Then, former USMNT midfielder and Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden joins The Cooligans to preview the massive summer ahead for American soccer. Stu opens up about the pressure facing the USMNT during a home World Cup, why he believes this tournament will transform soccer culture in the United States forever, and what advice he would give Christian Pulisic as the face of American soccer heading into the biggest moment of his career.

Finally, the boys reveal their six World Cup dark horses and debate which nations could shock the football world this summer. Can the USMNT finally make a serious run on home soil? Which under-the-radar squads are being overlooked? And what teams have the perfect mix of talent, chemistry, and chaos to become this tournament’s surprise story?

.Timestamps:

(8:00) - Arsenal win the Premier League! Bottlers no more?

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(27:00) - Zohran Mamdani joins the Cooligans

(31:00) - Stu Holden joins the Cooligans

(1:04:00) - Revealing World Cup dark horses

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

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