Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side are ready to create another historic moment after insisting the club travel to Budapest “fully convinced” they can become European champions.
The Gunners head into Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain with momentum and confidence flowing through the squad following their first Premier League title triumph since 2004.
While bookmakers may still view Arsenal as slight outsiders against the defending European champions, Arteta made it clear that belief inside the club tells a different story.
Arteta insists Arsenal are ready for history
Speaking at the League Managers Association annual awards dinner after collecting the Premier League Manager of the Year award, Arteta delivered a confident message before the biggest match of his managerial career.
“You could sense the energy, you can sense the positivity and the confidence on the players and everybody around the club.
We have an amazing opportunity to write new history in our football club, and we are convinced that we’re going to do it.
We will fly to Budapest on Thursday fully convinced that in a few days’ time we can be champions of Europe.”
— Mikel Arteta
The comments underline the mood currently surrounding Arsenal following a campaign that has already delivered domestic success.
Premier League triumph has changed Arsenal mentality
Arteta's side finally ended a 22-year wait for a league title and the emotional reaction from supporters highlighted the significance of the achievement.
Having followed Arsenal throughout the season, one of the clearest differences compared to previous campaigns has been the squad's resilience during difficult moments. Previous Arsenal teams often carried the burden of expectation, but this group increasingly looked like one playing with belief rather than pressure.
That confidence may become crucial against a Paris Saint-Germain side with significant European experience.
Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal staff
The Arsenal manager also used the occasion to praise the staff around him, highlighting the role his coaching team have played throughout the journey.
“You can’t do anything without the best people in the world around you, and I’m so privileged that I’ve got it in every department.” — Mikel Arteta
Arteta described his coaching group as instrumental in helping deliver success and acknowledged the sacrifices made behind the scenes during a demanding season.
However, it remains too early to determine whether Arsenal’s story will end with another trophy.
Key Points
- Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday
- Mikel Arteta says the squad are “fully convinced” they can win
- Arsenal recently secured their first league title since 2004
- Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Year
- The Gunners are chasing their first European Cup
What's next
Arsenal travel to Budapest on Thursday to complete preparations ahead of the Champions League final.
Victory would not only secure the club's first European title but would also complete one of the most memorable seasons in modern Arsenal history.
Can Mikel Arteta guide Arsenal to their first ever Champions League triumph?
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