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My SON told me we’re CHAMPIONS! | Mikel Arteta | Crystal Palace v Arsenal

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Taon2026

Tagal23m

Panoorin Ngayon

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Mikel Arteta on achieving the Premier League title with Arsenal, and finding out in the best way possible, with his eldest son telling him whilst he prepared a BBQ! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro. 01:03 - I was at home. I was starting to build a fire and then the magic happened. My son came to me and said we’re champions daddy. 02:17 - No concern on how it transpired; it’s them in the moment. The players enjoying themselves. We had our moment. 02:48 - WhatsApp message: It’s much different to finishing second. 03:33 - Pipping pep, extra special?: Pep’s been a huge part of that journey. They continue to raise the standards. Thankfully we managed to win it. 04:25 - Moment happened?: We have so much footage that would explain the season. You’ve see the past everyone has had. 05:34 - Merino returning?: Mikel will start to training tomorrow. Light session today. Jurrien hopefully in the next few days. 06:11 - Emotions of tuesday: We are all responsible. It was an emotional explosion. Everyone had so much to release. 06:58 - Keep celebrating?: that’s chemistry, passion. Something even bigger. 07:19 - Iraola: I didn’t message him I called him. 08:10- Most difficult moment: the start was tough. When you build the club into a zone where the only thing you can is win it. I’m most proud with how we’ve won it. 09:49 - Now you want more. We have the biggest one to play in Budapest. 10:53 - vindication?: I don’t know. What I’m sure is I follow my instincts. I’m extremely grateful for everyone in the process. They deserve everything that’s happened to this football club. 12:03 - Meeting with players: the location and topic. It was the players and myself. We spoke about my role and my decisions that will impact their lives. 12:42 - when was it: the week before Man United away. 13:00 - message to to players today: we had 48 hours to enjoy. Now lift the habits. After lifting the trophy we have six days to write a new history. 13:45 - The level of emotions you feel is something I haven’t felt before. 14:28 - How tough w