Before we won the league, all rival fans could talk about was The Arsenal.
After we won the league, all rival fans could talk about was The Arsenal.
Before we reached the Champions League final, all rival fans could talk about was The Arsenal.
Now we've lost the Champions League final, all rival fans can talk about is The Arsenal.
Win, lose, or draw, we're forever on their minds and always on their lips.
We are The Arsenal.
We go again in August for my 50th season following Arsenal FC. Enjoy the summer.
Emmanuel Petit on Premier League clubs mocking Arsenal after the final defeat:
🗣️ “I have to say, I found it embarrassing.
The second Arsenal lost, some Premier League clubs couldn't wait to jump on social media and remind everyone about their European trophies.
That tells you everything.
Instead of supporting an English club representing the league on the biggest stage in club football, they were busy celebrating Arsenal's pain.
For me, that's not rivalry. That's insecurity.
Arsenal were 90 minutes away from doing something special, and rather than show respect, people were desperately searching through the history books for old trophies to post online.
Why? Because they were terrified of seeing Arsenal join that club.
Let's be honest, some of these clubs spent the entire season watching Arsenal compete at a level they couldn't reach.
The jealousy was obvious.
The moment Arsenal fell short, they treated it like they had won something themselves.
That's the mentality of people who would rather see Arsenal fail than focus on their own success.
The trophy may have slipped away, but the reaction from some rivals showed exactly how much Arsenal still live rent-free in their heads.”
🚨🎙️Wayne Rooney: “Arsenal have been robbed tonight” 🤯
Rooney 🗣️ “I’ll be completely honest, Arsenal were absolutely robbed tonight, there is no other way to put it. You look at that foul on Noni Madueke in the box; it’s a stonewall, 100% clear penalty. How the referee or VAR hasn't given that is beyond me, and it completely changes the dynamic of a Champions League final.
But for me, the moment that truly gave it away the moment you knew exactly what the referee was doing was that halftime whistle. To blow the whistle right as Arsenal are literally standing there about to take a corner? I’ve played this game a long time, and you rarely see that unless there’s a blatant bias. It was shocking, and it set the tone for everything that followed.
In the second half, it became a totally different game, and not because of the football. The referee made absolutely sure that every single 50/50 call, every little nudge, and every major decision went straight to PSG. It completely killed Arsenal’s momentum. But to be fair, I’m not even surprised. We saw the exact same story when they played Bayern Munich earlier in the tournament. The officiating was heavily skewed then, and it’s happened again on the biggest stage.
PSG might be lifting the trophy, but they cannot honestly look at themselves in the mirror and be proud of the way they’ve won this final. To win the biggest prize in club football like that? It leaves a horrible taste. Arsenal deserved so much more tonight.”
"Pamiętam minę Roberta Piresa, gdy w finale Ligi Mistrzów w 2006 roku Arsene Wenger poprosił go o zmianę [po czerwonej kartce Jensa Lehmanna]. Graliśmy w jego kraju, zaprosił rodzinę, znajomych. Wszyscy przyszli na mecz dla niego, a po 15 minutach nie było go już na boisku... Możesz być silny psychicznie, ale w takiej sytuacji i tak będziesz chciał płakać. Ten obraz wciąż jest w mojej głowie. To jedyna rzecz z tego finału, której nigdy, przenigdy nie zapomnę" - były obrońca Arsenalu Emmanuel Eboue w rozmowie z "The Sun".
Dla Piresa - absolutnej legendy Arsenalu, członka słynnych The Invicibles - finał Ligi Mistrzów był ostatnim meczem dla Kanonierów. Dwa dni później spotkał się z Arsene'm Wengerem i poprosił o odejście. Nie minął nawet tydzień, gdy był już zawodnikiem Villarreal.
Jutro Arsenal zmierzy się z Paris Saint-Germain. Komu będzie kibicował Francuz, którego przygoda z Kanonierami zakończyła się w tak bolesny, traumatyczny sposób? Rodakom czy swojej dawnej drużynie?
Oczywiście Arsenalowi.
"PSG nie wygra. Zjemy ich żywcem! Gabriel, Saliba i Raya to magiczny trójkąt. Ousmane Dembele będzie cierpiał. PSG zostanie zmiażdżone - powiedział w Canal + Pires.
Once a Gunner, always a Gunner! 😉
Max Dowman made 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 in the Premier League this season 🤯🌟
From becoming the youngest player to the youngest champion… it’s going to be difficult to break his records 👏
Erling Haaland in April after Man City beat Arsenal and closed the gap in the title race:
“Oooooh…sometimes, I get a good feeling!”
Look at the song Gabriel put on his TikTok post yesterday 😂 - Good feeling by Flo Rida 👀
The rivalry between two will never end 😭
Kepa Arrizabalaga on winning the league with Arsenal F.C.:
> “I won trophies at Chelsea, but this felt like real football again. At Arsenal, there’s an identity, there’s passion, there’s pressure every single week. You don’t just survive here — you have to dominate.
The difference shocked me. At Chelsea, every season felt like starting from zero. New managers, new projects, excuses every month. At Arsenal, everybody was obsessed with one thing only: becoming champions.
And honestly? Winning the Premier League with Arsenal means more because people actually doubted this team. We didn’t buy success overnight. We built it. The atmosphere after we won the title… I’ve never experienced anything like it in my career.
I think some Chelsea fans are angry seeing former players succeed here now, but that’s football. Sometimes you leave chaos and find a real project somewhere else.”
SUPER EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Official Andrea Berta’s Statement To The Arsenal Family.
Official Statement from Andrea Berta Technical Director, Arsenal Football Club.
Dear Mikel,
To our players, staff, and every single Arsenal supporter around the world,
It is with immense pride and emotion that I write to you today following our triumphant victory. This trophy is not just silverware it is the culmination of years of dedication, belief, and relentless hard work from everyone connected to this great club.
Mikel, your vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have been the driving force behind this success. You have built a team that embodies the Arsenal spirit: technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and an unbreakable fighting mentality. This achievement is a testament to your philosophy and the culture you have instilled throughout the squad. On behalf of the Board and everyone at the club, thank you for your extraordinary contribution.
To our players: you have shown heart, quality, and character throughout this campaign. Every training session, every match, and every moment of sacrifice has been worth it. You have made us all proud to wear the Arsenal badge.
And to our fans the lifeblood of this club: your passion, loyalty, and support have been the extra player on the pitch. From the Emirates to away ends across the country and across the globe, you have never wavered. This trophy belongs to you as much as it does to anyone. You have waited and believed, and now we celebrate together.
This is a landmark moment in our journey, but it is not the end. We remain fully committed to building a sustainable, winning Arsenal that competes at the very highest level for years to come. The standards have been raised, and the hunger remains.
Congratulations once again to everyone involved. Let us enjoy this moment and then let us go and chase the next one.
With gratitude and pride,
Andrea Berta
Technical Director
Arsenal Football Club.
After almost seven years at this club, it’s hard to put into words what this moment means to me.
I arrived at this club when I was 18 years old. Far from home, barely speaking the language, trying to adapt to a completely new culture, new life and chasing a dream that felt so big at the time.
I didn’t know exactly what the future would hold, but I knew I wanted to give everything for this club.
We didn’t just build a team, we built a family, an identity, and something the fans could believe in again. To see this club back where it belongs is one of the proudest moments of my career.
I want to thank my family, thank everyone at the club, the staff, my teammates, and every person working behind the scenes. Most importantly, thank you to the fans. Your support, patience and love throughout these years never went unnoticed. You stayed with us through the difficult moments, and this title belongs to you as much as anyone.
This club changed my life. I will always be grateful for the privilege of wearing this shirt.
PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 🏆