Arsenal's Mikel Arteta Aims for Premier League Glory Amid Promising Start

As Arsenal gears up for their match against Leeds United, manager Mikel Arteta reflects on the team's journey and ambitions. After a promising start with a win over Manchester United, Arteta aims to lead the Gunners to their first Premier League title since the 2003-04 season. He highlights the progress made in recent years and expresses a strong desire for further improvement across all aspects of the club. With a focus on ambition and teamwork, Arteta is determined to elevate Arsenal to new heights. Read on to discover more about his vision for the team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 24, 2025, 01:58 IST

Arteta's Ambitious Vision for Arsenal

London [UK], August 23: As Arsenal prepares for their upcoming match against Leeds United, manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the team's commitment to continue striving for excellence. He noted that they have uncovered significant potential in their recent performances, describing their efforts as "digging for gold."

Following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their season opener, the Gunners are eager to build on this momentum in their Saturday clash with Leeds United. After narrowly missing out on second place in the Premier League for the past three seasons and securing two FA Community Shield titles in the last five years, Arteta is determined to pursue the ultimate goal: the Premier League title, which has been out of reach since the 2003-04 season.

In his fifth year at the helm of the club, the Spanish coach is focused on ending the 22-year drought for the top-flight title, having previously fallen short to Manchester City and Liverpool.

During an interview with Sky Sports News, Arteta remarked, "We have discovered a lot of gold in the last few seasons through our efforts."

He added, "While we haven't secured the major trophy yet, we have achieved numerous milestones along the way, elevating the club back into competitions it had missed for several years."

Arteta acknowledged that while reaching second place in the Premier League and advancing to the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League semifinals felt rewarding, he is hungry for more. "That is the ambition," he stated.

He expressed confidence that the team is demonstrating their desire to progress, stating, "We aim to elevate every aspect of our game, from squad improvement to enhancing our facilities and playing style. We are committed to becoming better in every way possible. The ownership has shown remarkable ambition since my arrival, and together we will strive to win multiple trophies," he concluded.