Mikel Arteta's title-winning tactics: Embracing transitions and riding the set-piece wave

Arsenal’s first league title in 22 years has taken them down a long road.Mikel Arteta’s side have changed and evolved during his seven seasons in charge, a process which has finally brought them the Premier League title they have long craved.But there wasn’t a major shift in approach to win the 2025-26 Premier League, instead Arsenal have largely maintained the playing style which helped them finish as runners-up in each of the three prior campaigns. However, minor tweaks introduced by Arteta and his staff, alongside their summer 2025 signings, have added a different edge to this team.Advertisement