Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the Premier League will be kept at the Emirates on the final matchday on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Speaking to the Spanish media, Arteta said: “This is the nice part, fighting for the title until the last day.
“It will be the first time that the Premier League trophy will be there waiting at the Emirates since it was built, with red ribbons on it, because if we win and they don’t, it’s ours.”
Arsenal dragged the Premier League title race to the final day following a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their penultimate Premier League fixture.
However, Tottenham Hotspur failed to force challengers and serial champions Manchester City to drop points after they stumble to a 2-0 defeat at home.
Manchester City’s win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw the Premier League giants overtake Arsenal on the Premier League top with a game to the end of the season.
Despite the setback, Arsenal will have the Premier League title stationed at the Emirates, as confirmed by Mikel Arteta, having dragged the title to the final matchday.
Manchester City will host West Ham United in the final fixture while Arsenal will take on Wolves.
Mikel Arteta confirms planned return to Spain
In addition to his interview, Mikel Arteta confirmed his future plans after his Arsenal spell. According to the Spaniard, he is fancying a return to his homeland, Spain to continue his managerial career.
However, he added he is happy at Arsenal and will stay at the club following his immense progress with the North London outfit.
“I have always thought that one day I will return. My home draws me a lot, our way of living, of getting together, the culture – and that means I always have it in my head.
“But I am happy here [at Arsenal], happy with how they treat me, and I really enjoy my job. But someday I suppose it will come, I’m not going to be away for my whole life.”
Mikel Arteta has a contract with Arsenal till 2025 with projections he may renew after the deal expires.
