Mikel Arteta revealed he missed Arsenal's title-clinching moment because he was barbecuing at home. While the first-team squad watched Bournemouth draw with Manchester City at London Colney, Arteta chose to celebrate privately with his family. "I couldn't bring the energy that I wanted," he admitted, explaining why he let the players experience the historic win together.

Arsenal secured a first Premier League title in 22 years thanks to that 1-1 draw, ending Arteta's personal doubt about his ability to deliver major silverware. The manager expressed relief at proving his critics wrong, emphasizing the team's perseverance through three consecutive runner-up finishes. He called Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola to thank him after the Cherries helped secure Arsenal's unlikely triumph.

Arteta dismissed suggestions of "bottling" previous title challenges and now shifts focus to the Champions League final against PSG. "Now we want more," he declared, acknowledging the difficulty of managing external opinions while maintaining team focus. Having overcome intense pressure, Arsenal enters the final as English champions seeking continental glory.