It’s time to go again

As the 2026 season draws to a close, Arsenal FC finds themselves contemplating a question many players and fans have grappled with for decades. What do you do when you achieve something you've yearned for most of your life? This sentiment resonates deeply for the Gunners, who have finally lifted the Premier League trophy after a 22-year drought.

For the players, the desire to succeed beyond the title is evident. Bruno Guimarães, Ezri Konsa, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz all possess the hunger to achieve more. These players, who have lived through multiple stages of life, have seen Arsenal triumph in the league during their formative years. Now, with the silverware secured, they are eager to continue their pursuit of glory and prove critics like Sam Lee of The Athletic wrong.

From the fans' perspective, the achievement of the league title opens the door to new ambitions. Retaining the crown, a feat not accomplished since the 1930s, is a tantalizing prospect. The euphoria experienced during last season's victory will undoubtedly linger, but the path ahead will be different. The conditions that led to the jubilation of May 2025 will not be replicated, as Arsenal will not be returning from a 22-year title-less period.

However, the sense of accomplishment from winning the league will remain, and the desire to relive that euphoria next May may be even stronger.