Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to secure the Premier League title when Manchester City drew at Bournemouth. The result confirmed Arsenal as champions for the 2025/26 season despite a late equaliser from Erling Haaland. Mikel Arteta said he could not watch the match and instead heard noises from inside before his son ran to him. Arteta described the moment as one of the best feelings of his life, saying he went outside to start a barbecue and then received the news from his son, who was crying and announced that they were champions. Arsenal’s season continues beyond the title.
"Arsenal manager Mikkel Arteta has revealed the heart-warming moment that his son delivered the news to him that the Gunners had won the Premier League title. Arteta's side beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday night knowing that one more slip-up from nearest challengers Manchester City would guarantee them the title, with Pep Guardiola's side away against Bournemouth the following evening."
"Despite a late equaliser from Man City striker Erling Haaland, the draw at Bournemouth meant Arsenal were confirmed as champions for the 2025/26 season, but Arteta couldn't actually bring himself to watch the game. Speaking in his press conference today, the Spanish tactician admitted it was one of the best feelings of his life to hear the news from his son."
"It's one of the best feelings I've ever had. I went home, I went outside, I started to do some bbq. I couldn't watch it (the match). I could hear noises from inside, then my son opened the door, ran towards me. He was crying and he said we are champions daddy.'"
"It's one of the best feelings I've ever had. I went home, I went outside, I started to do some bbq, Arteta said. I couldn't watch it (the match). I could hear noises from inside, then my son opened the door, ran towards me. He was crying and he said we are champions daddy.'"
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