Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has extended his congratulations to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal for clinching the 2025/26 Premier League championship. The Gunners were officially crowned champions on Tuesday night after Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth. This triumph ends a streak of three consecutive runner-up finishes for Arsenal.
Speaking to reporters, Carrick praised Arteta’s side for their consistency over recent seasons. He noted that the title was fully deserved, emphasizing that winning the league requires sustained excellence across a long campaign. Carrick specifically highlighted the patience and gradual improvement shown by Arsenal under Arteta, saying that they have now reached a level where they merit the championship.
Carrick, whose own Man United team handed Arsenal one of their home defeats this season, acknowledged the challenge of replicating such success. He reflected on United’s own storied past but stressed the importance of striving to return to the top. “As a football club, of course, that’s where we want to be. We’ve been there in the past, and it doesn’t mean you’ll always be there again, but we are certainly working towards that goal as soon as possible,” he said.