UMVA has learned that Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side has achieved a historic Premier League title win, overcoming what he believes to be the 'best team in Premier League history'.
The Gunners celebrated their first Premier League trophy in 22 years on Sunday, edging out Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to the title by seven points. Arsenal finished with 85 points, while Manchester City won only two of their last five league games.
Arteta still holds Guardiola's Manchester City in high regard, considering them the 'greatest team in the history of this competition', and believes Guardiola is 'by far the best manager in the world'. This view didn't change despite Arsenal's title win.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Arteta expressed his admiration for Guardiola, saying his team had to elevate their performance to surpass such a strong opponent. Arteta became the first Arsenal manager since Arsene Wenger to win the Premier League.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Arteta once questioned whether he had what it took to lead Arsenal to a long-awaited Premier League trophy. However, he credits his team and the support around him for helping him push through those doubts.
Arteta praised his team's collective effort, saying everyone played a crucial part in their success. He also lauded Arsenal's ownership, highlighting their commitment to the project and their deep understanding of the sport.
Arsenal's title celebrations will continue with a trophy parade in north London on Monday. The team will then focus on the upcoming Champions League final against PSG.
