Arteta reveals ‘thank you’ call to Iraola after title win
Mikel Arteta expressed gratitude to Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola after Arsenal secured the Premier League title. The title was confirmed following Bournemouth's draw with Manchester City, marking Arsenal's first championship since 2004. Arteta and Iraola, childhood friends, shared a conversation where Arteta congratulated Iraola on his achievements with Bournemouth.
- ▪Mikel Arteta called Andoni Iraola to thank him after Bournemouth's draw with Manchester City.
- ▪The draw confirmed Arsenal as Premier League winners for the first time since 2004.
- ▪Bournemouth's result also secured their place in Europe for the first time in their history.
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