2026-05-15 11:59:40

Mikel Arteta has implored his Arsenal team to “finalise the business” of winning major trophies.

The Gunners are just two wins from a first Premier League title for 22 years and the coach urged his team to move to the brink of glory and atone for previous disappointments with victory over relegated Burnley on Monday (18.05.26).

Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta said: “When you see the trajectory and what we’ve built in the last few years, and especially in the last four years in terms of consistency, the amount of points and wins, we should have a few big trophies already.

“That only happens in this league, but that drives you to be even better. So, we still have to make that step of finalising the business and that’s the opportunity we have in the next three days.”

Arteta has transformed Arsenal into a major force in both the Premier League and Champions League since arriving as manager in 2019 but he insists that it has been a collective effort to get the club to the brink of being champions again.

He said: “There are so many people obviously that contribute daily to create and to build what in our eyes was the best path and the best way to do it.

“And then you have to earn it day by day, adapt to the circumstances, mould it, change it, and when the ownership shows the ambition that they have, when our supporters show the ambition that they have, when the team, the players, all the staff show the ambition that they have, at the end it will come.

“A lot of things have to be aligned because the level is extraordinary here in the Premier League, but we are closer now.”

Arteta has been impressed with the resilience and adaptability of his players as they chase success both domestically and in the Champions League.

The manager said: “I think part of challenging the big trophies, especially in this country, is being very adaptable and finding a way within the circumstances to remain very competitive and resilient.

“The team has shown that for the last 10 months. There are three games to go now. The only one that matters now is Burnley and with the circumstances we have and certain injuries, how can we go out there and be the best version of ourselves?

“I try to bring my thoughts to the present and I’m living the moment and just focusing on what is really important today, to continue the journey in the right way and prepare for Burnley.”

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