Arteta first ex-player to win PL as manager

Mikel Arteta becomes the first former Premier League player to win the English title as a manager, leading Arsenal to the championship.

ByJohn Smith- Senior Editor

Today / 06:45|Last updated: Today / 06:46

Arteta first ex-player to win PL as manager — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Mikel Arteta, the 44-year-old manager of Arsenal, has made history in the English Premier League (EPL).

According to Oxu.Az, he is the first former EPL player to win the English championship as a manager.

During his playing career, Arteta played for Everton (209 games) and Arsenal (150 games) in the Premier League.

Yesterday, his Arsenal team sealed the 2025/26 league title early, ending a 22-year drought.

Arsenal finished with 82 points, while second-placed Manchester City have 78 points after 37 games. Pep Guardiola's team has lost all mathematical chances of winning the title.

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