The Gunners were confirmed as champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday (19.05.26) and the coach hailed his players for making "history" with the achievement.

Arteta said: "We made history again, together. I cannot be happier, prouder for everybody that is involved in this football club.

"Let’s enjoy the moment."

City's draw with Bournemouth means Arsenal have an unassailable four-point lead at the top of the table and manager Pep Guardiola congratulated Arteta - who previously worked on his coaching staff at the Etihad Stadium - for his achievement.

The coach said: "Congratulate Arsenal, Mikel, staff, backroom staff, fans for this Premier League, well deserved.

"At the same time, for my manager career, one of the years that we fought the most with incredible things that we could not control and we were there, never give up, give up.

"I would have loved to arrive in the last moment, you know, to try. Of course, it wasn’t in our hands, but yeah, today the fatigue was there."

Arsenal could yet end the season with a historic double as they will take on PSG in the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest.

The Gunners were also congratulated by their legendary former boss Arsene Wenger in a celebratory video on the club's X account.

The three-time Premier League winner said: "You did it. Champions go on when others stop. This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment."

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith also expressed his delight at seeing his old club win the title after three consecutive second-place finishes.

The Sky Sports commentator said: "Brilliant! It's fully deserved.

"Arsenal have had the best defence - they haven't had the best attack - but as an overall unit Mikel Arteta has done incredibly well."