The 2025/26 Premier League season concluded with Arsenal ending their 22-year title drought, sparking widespread celebrations and poignant reflections from key figures. Manager Mikel Arteta, alongside stars Bukayo Saka provided insights that captured the magnitude of the achievement.
Arteta, the architect of the revival, balanced personal joy with collective pride. He recounted stepping away during the decisive moments.
"It's one of the best feelings I've ever had. I went home and had a BBQ and I didn't watch any of it. I was hearing noises and my older son came running to me after a while crying, he hugged me and said 'We're Champions,'" Arteta said.
Yet his message to the club was unifying. The Gunners manager also joined his players later at a London
pub. Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and other players were at the venue as well, celebrating the win.
"We made history again together. I cannot be happier and prouder for everybody that is involved in this football club.
This victory crowns years of meticulous building, defensive solidity, and tactical evolution. Bukayo Saka brought passion and vindication. The England star has been a Hale End product and an Arsenal boy forever, hence it was a special moment for him.
"Light that up! 22 years, they was laughing & joking, they're not laughing anymore," Saka was heard saying.
His contributions, especially late in the season, were crucial. Rice added conviction with his simple yet powerful declaration:
Fans and neutrals alike recognize this as a deserved triumph built on culture and hard work. As the trophy heads to the Emirates and celebrations continue, these quotes serve as enduring reminders of a special season. Arsenal's post-title narrative is one of unity and achievement, with Arteta, Saka at its heart. The Gunners are champions - and the future looks even brighter.
The North London club will play their final Premier League match of the season at Crystal Palace on Sunday and will lift the trophy as well. Their season doesn't end here as Mikel Arteta and his men will take on PSG in the final of the UEFA Champions League on Saturday.
