Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Arsenal on their Premier League title win and paid tribute to Pep Guardiola during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Starmer's Tribute to Guardiola
The Prime Minister acknowledged Guardiola's reported departure as Manchester City manager after nearly a decade, praising his success with the club. Speaking in the Commons, Starmer said: "I would like to congratulate Pep Guardiola on his remarkable achievements at Manchester City."
Arsenal Title Win Celebrated
Starmer, an Arsenal season ticket holder, declared an interest as he congratulated his beloved club. He stated: "And if I could declare an interest, I'd also like to say congratulations to Arsenal Football Club on becoming the Premier League champions."
The PM's comments came amid a wider exchange where he also took aim at Mayor Andy Burnham, who had hailed Guardiola as a Manchester 'hero'. Starmer's remarks highlighted the cross-party nature of football fandom while underscoring his personal allegiance to Arsenal.
