Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a powerful message ahead of the new Premier League campaign, insisting that last season’s historic title triumph is only the beginning of an even greater journey for the Gunners.
Speaking for the first time since Arsenal’s title parade in June 2026, Arteta made it clear that his players have no intention of slowing down after ending the club’s 22-year wait for the Premier League trophy.
The North London club finished seven points ahead of Manchester City to lift the title, marking one of the most memorable seasons in Arsenal’s recent history. With Pep Guardiola no longer at Manchester City and several rival clubs entering a new era under different managers, many now see Arsenal as the team to beat.
Reflecting on the unforgettable title celebrations, Arteta described the parade as the greatest football experience of his career.
“It was probably the best football experience I’ve ever had. It ranks at the highest level, surpassing any other trophy I’ve won or moment I’ve experienced,” he said.
The Spanish coach explained that the title represented far more than silverware, describing it as the reward for years of rebuilding the club’s identity, reconnecting with supporters, and restoring belief within the Arsenal family.
Despite the celebrations, Arteta stressed that his squad cannot afford to become complacent.
“This must be the beginning, and this must be our benchmark,” he declared, adding that excellence must become the club’s new standard.
According to the Arsenal boss, maintaining discipline, ambition, and consistency throughout the entire season will be the key to defending the Premier League crown.
“My goal is to ensure that we consistently meet the standards and requirements each day to improve the next,” Arteta said, urging everyone connected with the club to sustain the same hunger that delivered the championship.
With Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham all entering the new season under fresh or relatively new leadership, Arsenal will head into the campaign as one of the favourites to retain the Premier League title. Fans will now be eager to see whether Arteta can transform one unforgettable season into the start of a new dynasty.
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