Arteta's Arsenal Crowned Champions After 22-Year Wait, Eye Champions League Glory Next

Mikel Arteta ended a 22-year wait for Arsenal as the club secured the Premier League title in the 2025-26 season, sealing the championship after closest challengers Manchester City could only draw with Bournemouth.

Arteta, at 44, became the second-youngest manager in Premier League history to win the title, and was subsequently named Premier League Manager of the Season in recognition of the achievement. His reconstruction of the squad over several seasons finally delivered the trophy that had eluded Arsenal since 2004.

The triumph was not confined to domestic football. Arsenal also reached the Champions League final, where they face Paris Saint-Germain for the chance to be crowned European champions, capping a historic campaign that could yet end in a continental and domestic double.

With Arteta's contract due to expire at the end of next season, Arsenal's ownership have made clear that extending his stay is now "an utmost priority," as the club looks to build a period of sustained success on the back of its long-awaited return to the top of English football.