Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League Manager of the Season after leading Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years.
The Spaniard received the award following an impressive 2025/26 campaign that saw Arsenal emerge as champions ahead of their closest rivals.
Arteta’s side finished the season seven points clear at the top of the table, ending the dominance of defending champions Manchester City.
Arsenal maintained consistency throughout the season, producing strong performances both at home and away to secure the title with games to spare.
The Gunners were also praised for their defensive strength during the campaign. Arsenal conceded only 27 goals across the season, making them the team with the best defensive record in the league.
Their disciplined style of play and tactical organisation earned widespread admiration from football analysts and fans.
Arteta beat several other top managers to claim the prestigious award, including Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Michael Carrick, Keith Andrews and Regis Le Bris.
The recognition is seen as a reward for his long-term rebuilding project at Arsenal since becoming manager in 2019.
The achievement makes Arteta the first Arsenal manager since Arsène Wenger to win the Manager of the Season award.
Many supporters have described the moment as historic for the club, as Arsenal finally returned to the summit of English football after years of rebuilding and near misses.
