Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for Premier League glory, sparked by Manchester City's failure to beat Bournemouth on a dramatic night. While the playing squad and coaching staff descended into wild celebrations at London Colney, Mikel Arteta, the mastermind behind the triumph, was a notable absentee.
The 22-year wait is finally over for Arsenal as the Gunners have been officially crowned Premier League champions for the 2025-26 season. Following Manchester City’s failure to beat Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s squad erupted into wild celebrations to mark a historic north London triumph.
Arsenal have officially ended over two decades of hurt by clinching the Premier League title, and the club marked the historic achievement with a powerful tribute featuring legendary former manager Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman, who was the last man to lead the Gunners to league glory in 2004, passed the torch to Mikel Arteta in a moving video shared across the club's social media channels.
This time last year, Gary Neville argued that Mikel Arteta's most notable achievement at Arsenal was not his 2020 FA Cup win - but still being in a job despite going five subsequent seasons without winning a major honour. "We thought those days were gone where you could have this type of patience being afforded to you," the former Manchester United defender said on Sky Sports.
Arsenal have officially secured the Premier League title after Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth handed the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead with just one game remaining. Mikel Arteta's relentless side can finally celebrate a historic triumph that brings an end to over two decades of agonising near-misses and north London heartbreak.
Arsenal find themselves short on right-back options heading towards the Champions League final, with Ray Parlour admitting to GOAL that is a “worry” given the considerable threat that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will pose. The Gunners are set to face Paris Saint-Germain - the reigning kings of Europe - on May 30, but how will they solve their defensive issues and contain one of the best wingers in the business?
Invincibles star Ray Parlour has told GOAL how Mikel Arteta can become Arsenal’s new Arsene Wenger and match the longevity enjoyed by one of the Gunners’ most iconic former managers. The north London outfit are in the process of chasing down a Premier League and Champions League double, and major silverware will help to keep their Spanish coach in his current surroundings for the foreseeable future.
Mikel Arteta is on the verge of immortality at Arsenal as he leads the club toward a historic double. With the Premier League title and a first Champions League trophy within reach, the Spaniard’s long-term future at Emirates Stadium has become the primary talking point in north London.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Mateus Fernandes as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his midfield this summer. The West Ham United star has attracted interest from across Europe after an impressive debut season with the Hammers.
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal should already have won major honours after years of consistency. The Gunners boss says near-misses are fuelling their push for glory as they battle for both the Premier League and Champions League.
The history of football is littered with fateful moments that convince you a certain outcome is a foregone conclusion, and we can now add Arsenal's seismic victory over West Ham to that long list. The Gunners required a late goal and probably the most contentious Premier League VAR review of all time to battle past the relegation-threatened Hammers in a ridiculously dramatic conclusion to the London derby. Surely, SURELY it is going to be their year?!
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a candid explanation for his tactical U-turn after substituting Martin Zubimendi just 39 minutes after bringing him on against West Ham. The Gunners boss admitted that the initial reshuffle following Ben White’s first-half injury disrupted the team’s rhythm, forcing him to make a ruthless decision to protect Arsenal's slender lead in the Premier League title race.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised the match officials for their "brave" decision to disallow a late West Ham equaliser in a tense 1-0 victory for his team on Sunday. The Spaniard insisted that the VAR intervention to award a foul on David Raya was the correct call, one that provided necessary clarity amidst the chaotic final moments at the London Stadium.
Jarrod Bowen has launched a scathing attack on officiating standards after West Ham United saw a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Arsenal chalked off by VAR. The Hammers captain was left incensed following a five-minute delay at the London Stadium, arguing that the decision to overturn the goal highlighted a problem with the consistency required in the Premier League’s most pivotal moments.
Arsenal’s Premier League title charge and England’s World Cup preparations have been dealt a massive blow following a significant injury to Ben White. The versatile defender was forced to withdraw during the first half of Sunday's clash against West Ham United, leaving both Mikel Arteta and Thomas Tuchel sweating over his fitness.
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