Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League trophy this week, ending the club's longest title drought in the modern era [1].
The victory marks a significant shift in English football power and validates a long-term rebuilding project led by manager Mikel Arteta. By securing the championship, the club has overcome a period of stagnation that lasted more than two decades [2].
Co-owner Josh Kroenke joined Lee Dixon and Robbie Earle at Selhurst Park following the trophy presentation [1]. During the celebrations, Kroenke said that Arsenal achieved something special under the leadership of Mikel Arteta [1].
The triumph concludes a 22-year wait for a Premier League title [2]. This drought began after the club's previous success, leaving a generation of supporters without a top-flight league championship until this season [2].
Arteta's tenure has been defined by a comprehensive overhaul of the squad and a shift in the club's tactical identity. The victory at Selhurst Park serves as the culmination of these efforts, as the team officially lifted the 2025-26 trophy [1].
Kroenke's public praise highlights the alignment between the club's ownership and the technical staff. The ownership has supported Arteta's vision through several transitional phases, which eventually led to this league title [1].
“Arsenal achieved something special under Mikel Arteta”
This championship represents the successful completion of Mikel Arteta's strategic rebuild of the Arsenal squad. Ending a 22-year drought not only restores the club to the top of English football but also stabilizes the relationship between the Kroenke family's ownership and the fanbase through tangible on-pitch success.
