Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize
Arsenal has won the Premier League title, ending a long wait for their supporters. Mikel Arteta, who took over as manager in late 2019, has successfully rebuilt the team after several near-misses in previous seasons. The club's faith in Arteta has been rewarded as they overcame challenges to secure the championship.
- ▪Arsenal's Premier League title marks the end of a long wait for their fans since the 2003-04 season.
- ▪Mikel Arteta has been credited with rebuilding the team after joining as manager in late 2019.
- ▪The club's management showed faith in Arteta despite previous disappointments, leading to their championship victory.
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Arsenal’s Premier League title has been a triumph of the collective. Illustration: Guardian DesignView image in fullscreenArsenal’s Premier League title has been a triumph of the collective. Illustration: Guardian DesignArsenalBridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prizeTrusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited titleEd AaronsTue 19 May 2026 18.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 18.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThey say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity.
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