Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he and his squad are motivated to win more trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League [1].
This drive comes as the club seeks to transition from a title contender to a dominant force in European football. After ending a 22-year wait for a Premier League title [11], the focus has shifted toward establishing a long-term dynasty.
Arteta discussed these ambitions during an appearance on NBC Sports' "The 2 Robbies" podcast [1]. He said the team needs more drive to reach the next level of success. "We have to give much more to win trophies," Arteta said [2].
The manager said recent challenges are serving as fuel for the current campaign. He said he has "more fire in the belly" as the team prepares for the pressures of the upcoming season [3].
This mindset follows a period of mixed results during pre-season activities. Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in a match held in Dublin, Ireland [4]. Rather than viewing the loss as a failure, Arteta said such setbacks help the team raise its internal standards.
Arteta also reflected on his tenure with the club. He recently took charge of Arsenal for the 300th time [5]—a milestone that marks his evolution as a leader within the organization.
According to Arteta, the team must set the standard for the upcoming season to ensure they do not stagnate [6]. He said the current squad possesses the hunger required to add more silverware to the club's trophy cabinet.
“"We have to give much more to win trophies"”
By emphasizing a 'dynasty' mindset, Arteta is attempting to shift the psychological profile of the club. Moving past the milestone of a first title in over two decades, the objective is now to sustain success against elite competition. Using pre-season losses as a motivational tool suggests a management strategy focused on resilience and the continuous raising of performance ceilings.
