Arteta Promises Arsenal Fans an Improved Season Ahead

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the media for the first time since the title parade in June 2026, promising an improved season ahead. Arsenal won the Premier League championship, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City, ending a 22-year title drought.

Arteta, the only manager in the league with a Premier League winners’ medal after the triumph, is also the longest-serving coach. He expressed pride in the team's accomplishments and the impact on fans, stating, “It was probably the best football experience I’ve ever had.” Arteta emphasized that the recent success should be viewed as a beginning rather than an end, declaring, “Excellence should be our benchmark.” He stressed the importance of maintaining ambition, discipline, and commitment throughout the season, asserting that if the team can achieve this, they will be in a strong position by May.