Mikel Arteta reveals the moment he knew Arsenal would win the title
- May 25
- 2 min read
Mikel Arteta Reveals the Defining Moment He Believed Arsenal Would Finally Lift the Premier League Trophy
After years of near misses and painful second-place finishes, Arsenal F.C. finally ended their long wait for Premier League glory under the leadership of Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners secured the league title after an intense battle with Manchester City F.C., officially sealing the championship following City’s slip-up against Bournemouth earlier in the week. Arsenal then celebrated in style with a victory over Crystal Palace F.C. on the final day.
While Arteta always believed his squad had the talent to challenge for the crown, he admitted there was one particular moment during the season when he became certain Arsenal would go all the way.
Speaking after the title triumph, the Spanish manager explained that the foundations were actually laid before the campaign even began.
According to Arteta, a key pre-season meeting with the players showed him the mentality within the squad had completely changed. Ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United F.C. during pre-season preparations, he gathered the entire team together and challenged them on commitment and sacrifice.
The response convinced him Arsenal had something special.
Arteta said the players made it clear they were willing to do whatever was necessary for the team, whether on or off the pitch. For him, that unity, combined with the squad’s depth and quality, created genuine belief they could compete for every trophy available.
However, the moment that truly cemented his confidence arrived much later in the season — after a defeat to Manchester City.
Rather than feeling defeated, Arteta saw something different in the dressing room following the loss. He noticed anger, belief, and determination among his players instead of fear or doubt.
That reaction changed everything.
He explained that the squad realised they were capable of matching City’s level and even outperforming them. From that point onward, Arsenal focused entirely on what was needed to become champions, and their response on the pitch was immediate.
Arteta admitted that was the moment he truly felt the Premier League title was within reach.
The triumph also adds another milestone to Arteta’s career, making him one of the few figures to win the Premier League both as a player and as a manager.
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