Arteta: "I Couldn't Watch the City vs. Bournemouth Match, Then My Son Came Crying and Said 'We Are Champions, Dad'"
T.E (Elbotola)
21 May 2026at15:35
Mikel Arteta, manager of English club Arsenal, revealed his emotions leading up to his team's Premier League title triumph, confirming that he was unable to watch the decisive match between Manchester City and Bournemouth.
Arteta told the media: "I was supposed to be here in London to watch the game (between Manchester City and Bournemouth) with the players and some of the staff, but I couldn't do it."
He continued: "Before the game, I had to leave. I wasn't able to provide the energy I wanted. I went home, sat in the garden, and lit a fire by myself. I didn't watch the game."
Arteta concluded, after the title was secured for Arsenal: "After the game ended, my son opened the door, started crying, and told me: 'We are champions, Dad.'"
Q&A
What was Mikel Arteta's reaction to Arsenal winning the Premier League title?
Mikel Arteta revealed he was too emotional to watch the decisive Manchester City vs. Bournemouth match. He went home, sat in his garden, and lit a fire, only learning of Arsenal's triumph when his son came crying with the news.
Why did Mikel Arteta choose not to watch the crucial Manchester City game?
Mikel Arteta explained he couldn't provide the energy he wanted to the team while watching the game, so he decided to leave the planned viewing event. He opted for a solitary moment at home instead of joining the staff.
Who informed Mikel Arteta that Arsenal had won the Premier League title?
Mikel Arteta learned of Arsenal's Premier League triumph from his son. After the decisive match concluded, his son opened the door, crying with joy, and delivered the news that the team had secured the championship.
