An award that confirms Arsenal’s dominance

Mikel Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Season for 2025/26, a recognition that follows a historic campaign with Arsenal. The Spanish manager guided the London club to its first league title in 22 years, ending a long wait for the Gunners faithful.

The distinction also represents the first award of its kind for an Arsenal manager since the Arsène Wenger era.

Arteta’s project reaches the summit

Arteta’s success was not built in a single season. Since arriving on the bench in 2019, the former midfielder has led a deep sporting rebuild that went through difficult phases and several years of gradual growth.

After three consecutive runner-up finishes, Arsenal finally made the decisive leap and emerged victorious in the race for the English title.

The recognition rewards not only the results, but also the stability and evolution of the project.

The numbers behind the recognition

Title-winning Arsenal built its success on a very clear foundation: defensive solidity and competitive consistency.

During the season, the team recorded 19 clean sheets and conceded only 27 goals, numbers that topped the Premier League. Going forward, the Gunners also showed their firepower by producing one of the most prolific attacks in the competition.

The combination of tactical balance and squad depth ultimately proved decisive.

A historic achievement for Arteta

The award also carries special symbolic value for the Spanish coach.

Arteta became the first manager to win the Premier League with a club he also represented as a player, a fact that further strengthens his bond with Arsenal and his place in the club’s history.

At 44 years old, he also joins the ranks of the youngest managers to conquer the English championship.

Strong competition for the award

The decision was far from uncontested. Arsenal’s manager overcame several high-profile names who also enjoyed standout campaigns.

Among the nominees were Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Keith Andrews, Michael Carrick and Régis Le Bris, reflecting the high managerial level seen throughout the English season.

The award was determined through a combination of public voting and a panel of experts.

Arsenal still chasing a perfect season

Rather than marking the end of the story, the recognition could become just another chapter in a memorable year for the London club.

With the Premier League already secured, Arsenal and Arteta are now focused on the Champions League, where they aim to complete a historic double and firmly establish an era that has returned the club to Europe’s elite.