Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Arteta: Arsenal aim to be best club in world
Arteta vows to build the best squad and facilities as Arsenal defend their title.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Competition
Premier League
Next match
vs Coventry, Friday night
Community Shield
3-0 win vs Man City
What happened. Mikel Arteta said Arsenal aim to become the best club in the world, targeting elite players and improvements across the club.
- Arsenal won the Premier League last season for first time in 22 years.
- New signings include Christian Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes.
- Arsenal haven't defended top-flight title since the 1990s.
“It's certainly the ambition of the club and the owners to be the best club in the world.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal start their title defence against Coventry on Friday, live on Sky Sports.
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