The award, announced by the LMA on May 27th ( Hanoi time), is particularly significant because the voters were Arteta's colleagues from the top four divisions of English football. This shows that the 44-year-old manager's success is recognized not only by Arsenal fans but also by the coaching community.
Manager Arteta was honored after leading Arsenal to the Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait since their last championship in the 2003-2004 season.
Mikel Arteta has been voted the best manager in the Premier League for the 2025-2026 season. Photo: Arsenal FC
Under the guidance of the Spanish manager, Arsenal finished convincingly with a streak of 5 consecutive wins in the final stages of the season.
Arsenal finished the season seven points ahead of Man City, thus overtaking the team that was once a symbol of dominance under manager Pep Guardiola. For manager Arteta, this is a major turning point after many seasons of building the team, defining the playing style, and facing considerable skepticism.
Arsenal have shown remarkable maturity and resilience this season. They no longer falter in the crucial stages, but instead know how to win the games they need to win, maintain their competitive edge, and finish the season with the demeanor of champions.
To be honored, manager Mikel Arteta beat out many notable candidates such as Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Keith Andrews, Regis Le Bris, Unai Emery, and Michael Carrick, according to Sky Sports.
Manager Arteta still has another historic milestone ahead as Arsenal will face PSG in the Champions League final this weekend. If they win, the 1982-born strategist will help the Emirates Stadium team win the most prestigious European club competition for the first time in their history.
A successful finish in the continental competition would also allow manager Arteta to join the group of managers who have won both the Premier League and the Champions League in the same season, alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, and Pep Guardiola.
After a 22-year wait in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta and his team have the opportunity to make this season the most glorious chapter in Arsenal's history.