Arteta Makes History: First Manager to Win Premier League with a Club He Previously Played For

The Spanish coach Mikel Arteta has entered the history of the English Premier League from its widest gates, becoming the first manager in Premier League history to win the title with a club he previously played for during his career as a player.

Arteta led Arsenal to the Premier League title in the 2025/26 season, ending the fans' 22-year wait since the last triumph in the 'Invincibles' season of 2003/04 under Arsène Wenger.

The Spanish manager had worn the Arsenal jersey as a player between 2011 and 2016, also serving as captain before retiring, and later returned to the club as a manager, leading them to domestic glory in one of the most remarkable historical stories in English football.

Arteta also became the 13th manager to win the Premier League title since the competition's modern inception in 1992, and the second Spanish manager to win the title after Pep Guardiola.

Arteta's achievement did not stop there, as he also became one of the youngest managers to win the Premier League, confirming the significant stature he has achieved after years of working to restore Arsenal to the top.