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Arteta savors title triumph after 22-year wait

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described winning the Premier League title as the most meaningful moment after a 22-year wait.
  • He credited the team's fighting spirit, courage, and unity for ending Manchester City's dominance.
  • Arsenal secured the league title with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, with Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke scoring.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called winning the Premier League title the most meaningful moment after a 22-year wait, crediting the team's fighting spirit, courage, and unity for ending Manchester City's dominance. "When you see the joy of the fans after the match, it all feels very worthwhile," Arteta said, reflecting on the team's journey through difficult moments.

We went through many difficult moments this season, but the players still showed extraordinary commitment to keep fighting.

· Mikel ArtetaArsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflecting on the team's journey to the Premier League title.

Arsenal confirmed their league championship after Manchester City's draw with Bournemouth the previous week. They secured their 26th league win of the season by defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke. Team captain Martin Odegaard then lifted the Premier League trophy before thousands of emotional Arsenal supporters.

When you see the joy of the fans after the match, it all feels very worthwhile.

· Mikel ArtetaArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the satisfaction of winning the league title.

Arteta admitted he had doubted his own capabilities after Arsenal repeatedly failed to hold onto the top spot in previous seasons. "There were times I wondered if I was the right person to lead this club to win the league," he confessed. However, the support from players, management, and club owners gave him the confidence to persevere.

There were times I wondered if I was the right person to lead this club to win the league.

· Mikel ArtetaArsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitting past self-doubt.

He also praised Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke for his consistent support during the team's rebuilding process. Arsenal now has the opportunity to complete a historic season as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30.

But the support of the players, management, and club owners gave me the confidence to keep believing.

· Mikel ArtetaArsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the support system that helped him.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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