May 20, 2026

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Bournemouth manager praises arsenal’s title triumph after city draw

Following the goalless draw between Bournemouth and Manchester City, which sealed Arsenal’s Premier League title on Tuesday, Andoni Iraola, the Spanish manager of the Cherries, extended his congratulations to the Gunners and praised Mikel Arteta’s leadership.

Arsenal’s title secured despite City’s late response

With the match ending 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium, the point earned by Pep Guardiola’s side was not enough to prevent Arsenal from lifting the trophy. Iraola acknowledged the significance of the outcome, stating that the title had already been decided before the final whistle.

A nod to Arteta’s tactical mastery