Arsenal's Arteta Sees Nine Teams Contending Premier League Title

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the 2025-26 Premier League title race will be highly competitive, with as many as eight to nine clubs having the 'right ingredients' to win the trophy. Despite finishing as runners-up for the past three seasons, Arsenal have invested over £120 million on new signings including Martín Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Noni Madueke, and are close to securing Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera. Arteta acknowledges the significant spending by rivals Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea, but remains confident Arsenal can claim the title if they focus on improving their current squad and establish the right fundamentals in pre-season. He emphasizes the increasing competitiveness and quality in the league, stating the importance of maturity, experience, youth, and hunger within the team. While only one club can win, Arteta stresses the need to control what Arsenal can influence to achieve success. Overall, he is optimistic about Arsenal's chances in a tightly contested Premier League campaign.