Arsenal are still savouring the feeling of being Premier League champions after a 22-year wait ended on Tuesday, ensuring the title race did not go down to the final day. Mikel Arteta’s side rejoiced as Manchester City dropped points against Bournemouth, ending their title challenge.
Arteta's Private Message Revealed
The Arsenal boss contacted his squad after their win against Burnley on Monday, sending a WhatsApp message at 11pm to ensure his players watched Manchester City’s clash with Bournemouth together at their London Colney training ground. The Spanish coach waited until his side had secured three points, not wanting his team to overlook their Burnley fixture. Once it was possible for the club to win the title on Tuesday night, Arteta delayed training until later in the day so the squad could watch City’s game as a group.
Upon becoming champions, the Arsenal squad celebrated and were given permission to go out. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, and Eberechi Eze were pictured outside the Emirates Stadium at 5am. The manager chose to watch the decisive match at home and spend the occasion with his family, but joined up with his players later that night.
Ethan Nwaneri Open to Move
Sky Sport Deutschland has reported that Borussia Dortmund are making another attempt to sign Ethan Nwaneri this summer. The Arsenal prospect spent the second half of the season on loan at Marseille after struggling for minutes with the Gunners. The German publication claims that Dortmund have asked about the 19-year-old’s situation. Nwaneri is reportedly open to joining the club this summer, but a permanent move is deemed unlikely due to the high transfer fee required.
The midfielder is under contract with Arsenal until 2030. Finalising a loan move is also claimed to be difficult for Dortmund, though the Bundesliga club remain interested. Nwaneri has played in nine league games for Marseille, scoring twice, after making six cameo appearances for Arsenal in the Premier League earlier in the season.
With the trophy parade booked for May 31 and the Champions League final approaching, Arsenal will also have one eye on the upcoming transfer window. The club’s title triumph has removed pressure from the final league match against Crystal Palace on Sunday, allowing fans to look forward to celebrating two potential pieces of silverware.
