EPL: Arsenal Manager Arteta Congratulates Liverpool on Title Win

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has acknowledged Liverpool‘s Premier League title win for the 2024/25 season. He expressed that Arsenal’s inability to secure the championship was a “very painful” outcome.

Liverpool clinched the title on Sunday with a dominant 5–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, moving out of reach of second-placed Arsenal with four matches remaining.

The triumph marks another frustrating season for Arsenal, who have now come up short in three consecutive title races.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Arteta acknowledged Liverpool’s consistency and depth, describing them as deserving champions.

“I take the opportunity to congratulate Liverpool and what they’ve done, the manner in which they’ve done it, and how consistent they’ve been. They fully deserve to win it. They were the better team. They had so many attributes and consistently had their squad available,” he said.

While praising Liverpool, Arteta admitted to the disappointment within the Arsenal camp.

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“It’s very painful. I understand they’ve been more consistent and had the ingredients to win, but it hurts big time,” he added.

Arsenal, who last won the Premier League in 2004 under Arsène Wenger, have once again been hindered by injuries to key players.

Six first-team regulars are currently sidelined, including Gabriel Magalhães, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, and Riccardo Calafiori. Thomas Partey was also unavailable due to suspension during their 1–0 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

“I was very shocked just before the PSG game at home; I walked into the dressing room and saw all of them together—Tomiyasu, Calafiori, Gabriel, Partey, Havertz, Jesus, and Jorginho. I said, 

‘That’s a starting line-up.’ And we haven’t had them for many months”, Arteta said.

Despite the setback, Arteta emphasised the importance of finishing the season strongly. Arsenal currently sits five points ahead of third-placed Newcastle with four games remaining.

With the top five Premier League teams qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League, the Gunners are focused on securing second place.